- Enrollment
- 1,663
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kearney, NE
Glenwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Glenwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317239001947
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glenwood Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #8 of 12
- schools in Kearney · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 13.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Glenwood Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glenwood Elementary School ranks #8 of 12 schools in Kearney, NE.
School address
District: Kearney Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317239001947 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Glenwood Elementary School held near 126 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 7.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 317239001947 · Kearney, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
118 enr · 14.8:1 · 13.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Kearney High School (1,663 students)
Glenwood Elementary School held near 126 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 7.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Glenwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kearney High S
Kearney High School
1,663 students
- Horizon Middle 648
Horizon Middle School
648 students
- Sunrise Middle 536
Sunrise Middle School
536 students
- Meadowlark Ele 417
Meadowlark Elementary School
417 students
- Kenwood Elemen 398
Kenwood Elementary School
398 students
- This school 118
Glenwood Elementary School
118 students
What this shows Glenwood Elementary School reports 118 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glenwood Elementary School compares
Glenwood Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.0% | ▼ 58% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 118 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
118
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 68% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,473
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.1, Glenwood Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
District finance for Kearney Public Schools reports $11,473 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glenwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearney High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadowlark Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenwood Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glenwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~118 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glenwood Elementary School
How many students attend Glenwood Elementary School?
Glenwood Elementary School has 118 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kearney, NE. CCD year-over-year: 131 (2022-23) → 126 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenwood Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 10% 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 Glenwood Elementary School?
13.0% of students at Glenwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glenwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Glenwood Elementary School is White at 95.8% of enrollment, in Kearney, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glenwood Elementary School?
Glenwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Glenwood Elementary School rank among schools in Kearney?
By Resource Investment Index, Glenwood Elementary School ranks #8 of 12 schools in Kearney, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kearney on the city page.
What other schools are in Kearney Public Schools?
Besides Glenwood Elementary School, Kearney Public Schools also operates Kearney High School (1,663 students), Horizon Middle School (648 students), and Sunrise Middle School (536 students). See the Kearney Public Schools district page for the complete list.