- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elm Creek, NE
Elm Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Elm Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317014000929
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elm Creek Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 215
- students enrolled
Elm Creek Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Elm Creek Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317014000929 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Elm Creek Elementary School shrank from 225 students in 2022-23 to 202 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Teacher FTE added 15.6 → 16.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 317014000929 · Elm Creek, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
215 enr · 14.3:1 · 28.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Elm Creek High School (149 students)
Elm Creek Elementary School shrank from 225 students in 2022-23 to 202 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). Teacher FTE added 15.6 → 16.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
How Elm Creek Elementary School compares
Elm Creek Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 8% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
215
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 63% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,928
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: White at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.0, Elm Creek Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elm Creek Public Schools reports $14,928 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elm Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Creek High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elm Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~215 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elm Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Elm Creek Elementary School?
Elm Creek Elementary School has 215 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elm Creek, NE. CCD year-over-year: 225 (2022-23) → 202 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elm Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elm Creek Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elm Creek Elementary School?
28.4% of students at Elm Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elm Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Elm Creek Elementary School is White at 95.3% of enrollment, in Elm Creek, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elm Creek Elementary School?
Elm Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Elm Creek Public Schools?
Besides Elm Creek Elementary School, Elm Creek Public Schools also operates Elm Creek High School (149 students). See the Elm Creek Public Schools district page for the complete list.