Enrollment
469
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.3%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fire Ridge Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fire Ridge Elementary School
Fire Ridge Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Elkhorn, Nebraska, enrolling 469 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.3% free-meal eligibility runs 80% below the Nebraska average.
Enrollment of 469 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 104 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #54.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 469 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Elkhorn Public Schools spends $11,003 per pupil, 38% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Elkhorn Public Schools also operates Elkhorn South High School (1,434 students) and Elkhorn North High School (1,050 students) alongside Fire Ridge 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 Fire Ridge Elementary School compares
Fire Ridge 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,003
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elkhorn Public Schools, which includes Fire Ridge Elementary School.
$11,003
Per student
-38%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.3%
State 20.3%
Federal 6.4%
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 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
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
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 (~469 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Fire Ridge Elementary School a good school?
Fire Ridge Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 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.
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