Enrollment
203
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hartington, NE
Hartington-Newcastle Elem at Hartington
Federal NCES profile for Hartington-Newcastle Elem at Hartington, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317152001046
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hartington-Newcastle Elem at Hartington earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 203
- students enrolled
Hartington-Newcastle Elem at Hartington has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hartington Newcastle Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317152001046 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.7%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hartington-Newcastle Elem at Hartington compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hartington-Newcastle Elem at Hartington
Hartington-Newcastle Elem at Hartington is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hartington, Nebraska, enrolling 203 students.
At 12.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nebraska median, within a few percentage points of the 13.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 26.7% lands close to the Nebraska typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 203 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 205 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #65.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 203 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
14.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district, Hartington Newcastle Public Schools, also runs Hartington Newcastle High School (170 students).
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 Hartington-Newcastle Elem at Hartington compares
Hartington-Newcastle Elem at Hartington on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 14% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 203 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
203
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.3%
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
$17,668
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 203 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 4.9%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.6, Hartington-Newcastle Elem at Hartington is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hartington Newcastle Public Schools, which includes Hartington-Newcastle Elem at Hartington.
$17,668
Per student
0%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.5%
State 17.7%
Federal 9.8%
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 Hartington-Newcastle Elem at Hartington Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartington Newcastle High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hartington-Newcastle Elem at Hartington's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- 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 (~203 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hartington-Newcastle Elem at Hartington
How many students attend Hartington-Newcastle Elem at Hartington?
Hartington-Newcastle Elem at Hartington has 203 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hartington, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hartington-Newcastle Elem at Hartington?
The student-teacher ratio at Hartington-Newcastle Elem at Hartington is 12.7:1, which is 6% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 19% 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 Hartington-Newcastle Elem at Hartington?
26.7% of students at Hartington-Newcastle Elem at Hartington are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hartington-Newcastle Elem at Hartington?
The largest demographic group at Hartington-Newcastle Elem at Hartington is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Hartington, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hartington-Newcastle Elem at Hartington?
Hartington-Newcastle Elem at Hartington has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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).
Is Hartington-Newcastle Elem at Hartington a good school?
Hartington-Newcastle Elem at Hartington earns 61/100 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 Hartington Newcastle Public Schools?
Besides Hartington-Newcastle Elem at Hartington, Hartington Newcastle Public Schools also operates Hartington Newcastle High School (170 students). See the Hartington Newcastle Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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