- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elkhorn, NE
Fire Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fire Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317011001784
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fire Ridge Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Nebraska schools.
- #5 of 8
- schools in Elkhorn · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 6.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Fire Ridge Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fire Ridge Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 schools in Elkhorn, NE.
School address
District: Elkhorn Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317011001784 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Fire Ridge Elementary School shrank from 509 students in 2022-23 to 476 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 31.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 317011001784 · Elkhorn, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
469 enr · 15.6:1 · 6.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Elkhorn South High School (1,434 students)
Fire Ridge Elementary School shrank from 509 students in 2022-23 to 476 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 31.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Fire Ridge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elkhorn South
Elkhorn South High School
1,434 students
- Elkhorn North
Elkhorn North High School
1,050 students
- Elkhorn High S
Elkhorn High School
769 students
- Elkhorn Valley
Elkhorn Valley View Middle School
679 students
- Blue Sage Elem
Blue Sage Elementary
664 students
- This school 469
Fire Ridge Elementary School
469 students
What this shows Fire Ridge Elementary School reports 469 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fire Ridge Elementary School compares
Fire Ridge 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.3% | ▼ 80% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 76% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,437
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 469 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
White 80.6%
Asian 7.7%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, Fire Ridge Elementary School is about as mixed as the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elkhorn Public Schools reports $11,437 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fire Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn South High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn Valley View Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Sage Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fire Ridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~469 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fire Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Fire Ridge Elementary School?
Fire Ridge Elementary School has 469 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elkhorn, NE. CCD year-over-year: 509 (2022-23) → 476 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fire Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fire Ridge Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 16% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fire Ridge Elementary School?
6.3% of students at Fire Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fire Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fire Ridge Elementary School is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in Elkhorn, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fire Ridge Elementary School?
Fire Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Fire Ridge Elementary School rank among schools in Elkhorn?
By Resource Investment Index, Fire Ridge Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 schools in Elkhorn, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elkhorn on the city page.
What other schools are in Elkhorn Public Schools?
Besides Fire Ridge Elementary School, Elkhorn Public Schools also operates Elkhorn South High School (1,434 students), Elkhorn North High School (1,050 students), and Elkhorn High School (769 students). See the Elkhorn Public Schools district page for the complete list.