- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Falls City, NE
Falls City South Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Falls City South Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 317053000961
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Falls City South Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Falls City · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 44.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Falls City South Elementary has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Falls City South Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Falls City, NE.
School address
District: Falls City Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317053000961 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Falls City South Elementary held near 173 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.3 → 13.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 317053000961 · Falls City, NE Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
174 enr · 11.6:1 · 44.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Falls City North Elementary (341 students)
Falls City South Elementary held near 173 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.3 → 13.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Falls City South Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Falls City Nor
Falls City North Elementary
341 students
- Falls City Sen
Falls City Senior High
216 students
- This school
Falls City South Elementary
174 students
- Falls City Mid
Falls City Middle School
168 students
What this shows Falls City South Elementary reports 174 students on the CCD universe file.
How Falls City South Elementary compares
Falls City South Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.6% | ▲ 44% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 174 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
174
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 35% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,981
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
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.4%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.0, Falls City South Elementary is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Falls City Public Schools reports $15,981 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Falls City South Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falls City North Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Falls City Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Falls City Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Falls City South Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 168
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~174 students)
Frequently asked questions about Falls City South Elementary
How many students attend Falls City South Elementary?
Falls City South Elementary has 174 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Falls City, NE. CCD year-over-year: 175 (2022-23) → 173 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Falls City South Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Falls City South Elementary is 11.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Falls City South Elementary?
44.6% of students at Falls City South Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Falls City South Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Falls City South Elementary is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in Falls City, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Falls City South Elementary?
Falls City South Elementary 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).
How does Falls City South Elementary rank among public schools in Falls City?
By Resource Investment Index, Falls City South Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Falls City, 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 Falls City Public Schools?
Besides Falls City South Elementary, Falls City Public Schools also operates Falls City North Elementary (341 students), Falls City Senior High (216 students), and Falls City Middle School (168 students). See the Falls City Public Schools district page for the complete list.