Enrollment
324
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gibbon, NE
Gibbon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gibbon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317098001005
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gibbon Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 324
- students enrolled
Gibbon Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Gibbon Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317098001005 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.0%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gibbon Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gibbon Elementary School
Gibbon Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Gibbon, Nebraska, enrolling 324 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.0% lands close to the Nebraska typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 324 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 188 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #153, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and White (44%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 648 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Gibbon Public Schools spends $13,965 per pupil, 21% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district, Gibbon Public Schools, also runs Gibbon High School (251 students).
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 Gibbon Elementary School compares
Gibbon 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▲ 7% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.8%
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
$13,965
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 54.3%
White 44.4%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Gibbon Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gibbon Public Schools, which includes Gibbon Elementary School.
$13,965
Per student
-21%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.7%
State 20.6%
Federal 10.7%
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 Gibbon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gibbon High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gibbon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~324 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gibbon Elementary School
How many students attend Gibbon Elementary School?
Gibbon Elementary School has 324 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gibbon, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gibbon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gibbon Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gibbon Elementary School?
33.0% of students at Gibbon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gibbon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gibbon Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% of enrollment, in Gibbon, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gibbon Elementary School?
Gibbon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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).
Is Gibbon Elementary School a good school?
Gibbon Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. 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 Gibbon Public Schools?
Besides Gibbon Elementary School, Gibbon Public Schools also operates Gibbon High School (251 students). See the Gibbon Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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