Enrollment
374
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gretna, NE
Gretna Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gretna Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317122001034
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gretna Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Gretna · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 6.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gretna Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gretna Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Gretna, NE.
School address
District: Gretna Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317122001034 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.7%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gretna Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gretna Elementary School
Gretna Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Gretna, Nebraska, enrolling 374 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.7% free-meal eligibility runs 78% below the Nebraska average.
Enrollment of 374 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 113 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #31.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 374 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Gretna Public Schools spends $11,172 per pupil, 37% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Gretna Public Schools also operates Gretna High School (955 students) and Aspen Creek Middle School (863 students) alongside Gretna 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 Gretna Elementary School compares
Gretna 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.7% | ▼ 78% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
374
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.0%
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
$11,172
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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 90.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.6, Gretna Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gretna Public Schools, which includes Gretna Elementary School.
$11,172
Per student
-37%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.4%
State 30.6%
Federal 8.0%
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 Gretna Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gretna High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aspen Creek Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gretna Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Squire John Thomas Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harvest Hills Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gretna Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 955
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~374 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Gretna Elementary School
How many students attend Gretna Elementary School?
Gretna Elementary School has 374 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gretna, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gretna Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gretna Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 10% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gretna Elementary School?
6.7% of students at Gretna Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gretna Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gretna Elementary School is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Gretna, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gretna Elementary School?
Gretna Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Gretna Elementary School rank among schools in Gretna?
By Resource Investment Index, Gretna Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Gretna, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gretna on the city page.
Is Gretna Elementary School a good school?
Gretna Elementary School earns 55/100 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 Gretna Public Schools?
Besides Gretna Elementary School, Gretna Public Schools also operates Gretna High School (955 students), Aspen Creek Middle School (863 students), and Gretna Middle School (784 students). See the Gretna Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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