- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Evelyn Hamlow Elementary grew from 316 students in 2022-23 to 340 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 23.2 → 24.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 310002101865 · Waverly, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 14.1:1 · 12.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Waverly High School (679 students)
Evelyn Hamlow Elementary grew from 316 students in 2022-23 to 340 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE added 23.2 → 24.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Evelyn Hamlow Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waverly High S
Waverly High School
679 students
- Waverly Middle
Waverly Middle School
512 students
- Waverly Interm
Waverly Intermediate School
330 students
- This school
Evelyn Hamlow Elementary
325 students
- Eagle Elementa 264
Eagle Elementary School
264 students
What this shows Evelyn Hamlow Elementary reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How Evelyn Hamlow Elementary compares
Evelyn Hamlow Elementary is a growing 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$13,036
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
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.
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
District finance for Waverly School District 145 reports $13,036 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~325 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 316 (2022-23) → 340 (2023-24), up 24.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.