Enrollment
341
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lincoln, NE
Hartley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hartley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317284001150
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hartley Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #18 of 45
- schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 341
- students enrolled
Hartley Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hartley Elementary School ranks #18 of 45 schools in Lincoln, NE.
School address
District: Lincoln Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317284001150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.7:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hartley Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hartley Elementary School
Hartley Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lincoln, Nebraska, enrolling 341 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 341 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.
Its student body is led by White (32%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 341 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Lincoln Public Schools spends $12,831 per pupil, 27% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lincoln Public Schools also operates Southwest High School (2,110 students) and Lincoln High School (2,086 students) alongside Hartley 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 Hartley Elementary School compares
Hartley 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 28% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 20% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$12,831
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 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 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 32.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%
African American 19.6%
Two or More 13.2%
Asian 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Largest group: White at 32.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.5, Hartley 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 Lincoln Public Schools, which includes Hartley Elementary School.
$12,831
Per student
-27%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.5%
State 30.0%
Federal 12.5%
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 Hartley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Star High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Southeast High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hartley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,086
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~341 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hartley Elementary School
How many students attend Hartley Elementary School?
Hartley Elementary School has 341 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lincoln, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hartley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hartley Elementary School is 9.7:1, which is 28% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hartley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hartley Elementary School is White at 32.0% of enrollment, in Lincoln, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hartley Elementary School?
Hartley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Hartley Elementary School rank among schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Hartley Elementary School ranks #18 of 45 schools in Lincoln, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lincoln on the city page.
Is Hartley Elementary School a good school?
Hartley Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% 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 Lincoln Public Schools?
Besides Hartley Elementary School, Lincoln Public Schools also operates Southwest High School (2,110 students), Lincoln High School (2,086 students), and Lincoln East High School (1,982 students). See the Lincoln Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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