- Enrollment
- 955
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Gretna Elementary School shrank from 463 students in 2022-23 to 430 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 317122001034 · Gretna, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
374 enr · 12.1:1 · 6.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Gretna High School (955 students)
Gretna Elementary School shrank from 463 students in 2022-23 to 430 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Gretna Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gretna High Sc
Gretna High School
955 students
- Aspen Creek Mi
Aspen Creek Middle School
863 students
- Gretna Middle
Gretna Middle School
784 students
- Squire John Th
Squire John Thomas Elementary
499 students
- Harvest Hills
Harvest Hills Elementary School
489 students
- This school 374
Gretna Elementary School
374 students
What this shows Gretna Elementary School reports 374 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gretna Elementary School compares
Gretna Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,616
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
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.
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
District finance for Gretna Public Schools reports $11,616 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~374 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), down 33.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.