Enrollment
325
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waverly, NE
Evelyn Hamlow Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Evelyn Hamlow Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310002101865
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Evelyn Hamlow Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Waverly · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 12.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Evelyn Hamlow Elementary has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Evelyn Hamlow Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Waverly, NE.
School address
District: Waverly School District 145 · Nebraska
NCES ID 310002101865 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.3%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Evelyn Hamlow Elementary compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Evelyn Hamlow Elementary
Evelyn Hamlow Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Waverly, Nebraska, enrolling 325 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.3% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Nebraska average.
With 325 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 137 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #114, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and White (43%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 325 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Waverly School District 145 spends $12,368 per pupil, 30% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Waverly School District 145 also operates Waverly High School (679 students) and Waverly Middle School (512 students) alongside Evelyn Hamlow Elementary.
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 Evelyn Hamlow Elementary compares
Evelyn Hamlow Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.3% | ▼ 60% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,368
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 55.1%
White 42.8%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Evelyn Hamlow Elementary is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waverly School District 145, which includes Evelyn Hamlow Elementary.
$12,368
Per student
-30%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.2%
State 13.1%
Federal 7.7%
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 Evelyn Hamlow Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waverly Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waverly Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Evelyn Hamlow Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~325 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Evelyn Hamlow Elementary
How many students attend Evelyn Hamlow Elementary?
Evelyn Hamlow Elementary has 325 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waverly, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Evelyn Hamlow Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Evelyn Hamlow Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Evelyn Hamlow Elementary?
12.3% of students at Evelyn Hamlow Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Evelyn Hamlow Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Evelyn Hamlow Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 55.1% of enrollment, in Waverly, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Evelyn Hamlow Elementary?
Evelyn Hamlow Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Evelyn Hamlow Elementary rank among public schools in Waverly?
By Resource Investment Index, Evelyn Hamlow Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Waverly, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Waverly on the city page.
Is Evelyn Hamlow Elementary a good school?
Evelyn Hamlow Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. 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 Waverly School District 145?
Besides Evelyn Hamlow Elementary, Waverly School District 145 also operates Waverly High School (679 students), Waverly Middle School (512 students), and Waverly Intermediate School (330 students). See the Waverly School District 145 district page for the complete list.
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