Enrollment
194
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Norfolk, NE
Grant Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Grant Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317443001306
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grant Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #6 of 8
- schools in Norfolk · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Grant Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 schools in Norfolk, NE.
School address
District: Norfolk Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317443001306 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.8%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+136% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grant Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grant Elementary School
Grant Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Norfolk, Nebraska, enrolling 194 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: 72.8% of students qualify for free meals, 136% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 194 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (41%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 243 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Norfolk Public Schools spends $13,172 per pupil, 25% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Norfolk Public Schools also operates Norfolk Senior High School (1,359 students) and Norfolk Jr High School (631 students) alongside Grant 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 Grant Elementary School compares
Grant 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 | 72.8% | ▲ 136% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 194 | top 57% | - | - |
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.
194
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 136% 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
$13,172
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 49.0%
White 41.2%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Grant 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 Norfolk Public Schools, which includes Grant Elementary School.
$13,172
Per student
-25%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.4%
State 27.0%
Federal 13.6%
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 Grant Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norfolk Jr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norfolk Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bel Air Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Little Panthers Preschool | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grant Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,359
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- 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 (~194 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Grant Elementary School
How many students attend Grant Elementary School?
Grant Elementary School has 194 students enrolled. It is a public school in Norfolk, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grant Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grant 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 Grant Elementary School?
72.8% of students at Grant Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grant Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Grant Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment, in Norfolk, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grant Elementary School?
Grant Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Grant Elementary School rank among schools in Norfolk?
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 schools in Norfolk, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Norfolk on the city page.
Is Grant Elementary School a good school?
Grant Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Norfolk Public Schools?
Besides Grant Elementary School, Norfolk Public Schools also operates Norfolk Senior High School (1,359 students), Norfolk Jr High School (631 students), and Norfolk Middle School (628 students). See the Norfolk Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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