- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gering, NE
Gering Early Childhood Program
Federal NCES profile for Gering Early Childhood Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310009801763
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gering Early Childhood Program earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Nebraska schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Gering · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 49.5:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 34.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Gering Early Childhood Program has class sizes larger than 99% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gering Early Childhood Program ranks #4 of 4 schools in Gering, NE.
School address
District: Gering Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310009801763 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-128 students YoY
Gering Early Childhood Program shrank from 254 students in 2022-23 to 126 in 2023-24 (-50.4%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-128 students YoY 310009801763 · Gering, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
99 enr · 49.5:1 · 34.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Gering High School (546 students)
Gering Early Childhood Program shrank from 254 students in 2022-23 to 126 in 2023-24 (-50.4%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Gering Early Childhood Program 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
- Geil Elementar
Geil Elementary School
305 students
- Northfield Ele
Northfield Elementary School
299 students
- This school 99
Gering Early Childhood Program
99 students
What this shows Gering Early Childhood Program reports 99 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gering Early Childhood Program compares
Gering Early Childhood Program 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 | 49.5:1 | ▲ 267% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.3% | ▲ 11% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 99 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
49.5:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
99
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
49.5:1
students per teacher
- 267% above state mean
Top 99% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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 99 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 57.6%
Hispanic or Latino 36.4%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
African American 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Gering Early Childhood Program is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
District finance for Gering Public Schools reports $11,616 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gering Early Childhood Program 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Geil Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northfield Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gering Early Childhood Program'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
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~99 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gering Early Childhood Program
How many students attend Gering Early Childhood Program?
Gering Early Childhood Program has 99 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gering, NE. CCD year-over-year: 254 (2022-23) → 126 (2023-24), down 128.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gering Early Childhood Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Gering Early Childhood Program is 49.5:1, which is 267% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 215% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gering Early Childhood Program?
34.3% of students at Gering Early Childhood Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gering Early Childhood Program?
The largest demographic group at Gering Early Childhood Program is White at 57.6% of enrollment, in Gering, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gering Early Childhood Program?
Gering Early Childhood Program has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gering Early Childhood Program rank among schools in Gering?
By Resource Investment Index, Gering Early Childhood Program ranks #4 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 Gering Early Childhood Program, 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.