- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gering, NE
Geil Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Geil Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310009800998
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Geil Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Nebraska schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Gering · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 35.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Geil Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Geil Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Gering, NE.
School address
District: Gering Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310009800998 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Geil Elementary School grew from 246 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (+21.5%).
Teacher FTE added 17.8 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 310009800998 · Gering, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 17.9:1 · 35.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Gering High School (546 students)
Geil Elementary School grew from 246 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (+21.5%). Teacher FTE added 17.8 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Geil Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gering High Sc
Gering High School
546 students
- Gering Junior
Gering Junior High School
408 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
319 students
- This school
Geil Elementary School
305 students
- Northfield Ele
Northfield Elementary School
299 students
- Gering Early C 99
Gering Early Childhood Program
99 students
What this shows Geil Elementary School reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How Geil Elementary School compares
Geil Elementary School 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 33% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▲ 16% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 91% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.4%
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
$11,616
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 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.6%
Hispanic or Latino 28.9%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Geil Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gering Public Schools reports $11,616 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Geil Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gering High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gering Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northfield Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gering Early Childhood Program | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Geil Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 49.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~305 students)
Frequently asked questions about Geil Elementary School
How many students attend Geil Elementary School?
Geil Elementary School has 305 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gering, NE. CCD year-over-year: 246 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), up 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Geil Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Geil Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 33% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Geil Elementary School?
35.8% of students at Geil Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Geil Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Geil Elementary School is White at 64.6% of enrollment, in Gering, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Geil Elementary School?
Geil Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Geil Elementary School rank among schools in Gering?
By Resource Investment Index, Geil Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Gering, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gering on the city page.
What other schools are in Gering Public Schools?
Besides Geil Elementary School, Gering Public Schools also operates Gering High School (546 students), Gering Junior High School (408 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (319 students). See the Gering Public Schools district page for the complete list.