Enrollment
448
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Island, NE
Engleman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Engleman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310001601863
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Engleman Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Nebraska schools.
- #6 of 18
- schools in Grand Island · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 25.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Engleman Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Engleman Elementary School ranks #6 of 18 schools in Grand Island, NE.
School address
District: Grand Island Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310001601863 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.2%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Engleman Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Engleman Elementary School
Engleman Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Grand Island, Nebraska, enrolling 448 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 448 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 164 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #96.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 448 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Grand Island Public Schools spends $13,377 per pupil, 24% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Grand Island Public Schools also operates Grand Island Senior High School (2,696 students) and Walnut Middle School (777 students) alongside Engleman Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Engleman Elementary School compares
Engleman Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.2% | ▼ 18% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 80% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,377
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 64.3%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
African American 3.3%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Engleman Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grand Island Public Schools, which includes Engleman Elementary School.
$13,377
Per student
-24%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 48.4%
Federal 16.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Engleman Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Island Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barr Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howard Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Engleman Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,696
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~448 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Engleman Elementary School
How many students attend Engleman Elementary School?
Engleman Elementary School has 448 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Island, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Engleman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Engleman Elementary School is 16:1, which is 19% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Engleman Elementary School?
25.2% of students at Engleman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Engleman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Engleman Elementary School is White at 64.3% of enrollment, in Grand Island, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Engleman Elementary School?
Engleman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Engleman Elementary School rank among schools in Grand Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Engleman Elementary School ranks #6 of 18 schools in Grand Island, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grand Island on the city page.
Is Engleman Elementary School a good school?
Engleman Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Nebraska schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Grand Island Public Schools?
Besides Engleman Elementary School, Grand Island Public Schools also operates Grand Island Senior High School (2,696 students), Walnut Middle School (777 students), and Westridge Middle School (694 students). See the Grand Island Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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