Enrollment
283
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alliance, NE
Grandview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Grandview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 310291000015
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grandview Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Nebraska schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Alliance · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 49.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Grandview Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grandview Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Alliance, NE.
School address
District: Alliance Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310291000015 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.6%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grandview Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grandview Elementary School
Grandview Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Alliance, Nebraska, enrolling 283 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 49.6% of students qualify for free meals, 61% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 283 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 111 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #98, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 283 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Alliance Public Schools spends $13,683 per pupil, 23% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 59 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 283 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Alliance Public Schools also operates Alliance High School (451 students) and Alliance Middle School (261 students) alongside Grandview Elementary School.
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 Grandview Elementary School compares
Grandview 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.6% | ▲ 61% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 70% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,683
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.8 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 62.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
Two or More 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.2%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, Grandview Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alliance Public Schools, which includes Grandview Elementary School.
$13,683
Per student
-23%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.0%
State 21.3%
Federal 9.7%
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 Grandview Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alliance Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Emerson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alliance Early Child Ed Prog | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grandview Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 78
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary 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 (~283 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Grandview Elementary School
How many students attend Grandview Elementary School?
Grandview Elementary School has 283 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alliance, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grandview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grandview Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grandview Elementary School?
49.6% of students at Grandview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grandview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Grandview Elementary School is White at 62.9% of enrollment, in Alliance, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grandview Elementary School?
Grandview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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).
How does Grandview Elementary School rank among public schools in Alliance?
By Resource Investment Index, Grandview Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Alliance, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Alliance on the city page.
Is Grandview Elementary School a good school?
Grandview Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 Alliance Public Schools?
Besides Grandview Elementary School, Alliance Public Schools also operates Alliance High School (451 students), Alliance Middle School (261 students), and Emerson Elementary School (237 students). See the Alliance Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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