Enrollment
99
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
49.5:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+267% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.3%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gering Early Childhood Program compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gering Early Childhood Program
Gering Early Childhood Program is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Gering, Nebraska, enrolling 99 students.
Class loads run heavy: 49.5:1 is larger than about 99% of Nebraska schools and 267% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 99 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 151 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #143, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 99 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Gering Public Schools spends $11,171 per pupil, 37% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Gering Public Schools also operates Gering High School (546 students) and Gering Junior High School (408 students) alongside Gering Early Childhood Program.
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 Gering Early Childhood Program compares
Gering Early Childhood Program on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,171
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gering Public Schools, which includes Gering Early Childhood Program.
$11,171
Per student
-37%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.9%
State 44.9%
Federal 11.3%
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 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
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- 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
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 (~99 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~49.5:1)
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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.
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, 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.
Is Gering Early Childhood Program a good school?
Gering Early Childhood Program earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 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.
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