- Enrollment
- 81
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hay Springs, NE
Hay Springs Early Childhood
Federal NCES profile for Hay Springs Early Childhood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317161002017
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hay Springs Early Childhood earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Nebraska.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Hay Springs · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hay Springs Early Childhood has class sizes larger than 70% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hay Springs Early Childhood ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Hay Springs, NE.
School address
District: Hay Springs Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317161002017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Hay Springs Early Childhood grew from 11 students in 2022-23 to 14 in 2023-24 (+27.3%).
Teacher FTE held 1.1 → 1.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 317161002017 · Hay Springs, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
15 enr · 15:1 · 45.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Hay Springs Elementary School (81 students)
Hay Springs Early Childhood grew from 11 students in 2022-23 to 14 in 2023-24 (+27.3%). Teacher FTE held 1.1 → 1.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Hay Springs Early Childhood in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hay Springs El
Hay Springs Elementary School
81 students
- Hay Springs Hi
Hay Springs High School
59 students
- Hay Springs Mi
Hay Springs Middle School
45 students
- This school 15
Hay Springs Early Childhood
15 students
What this shows Hay Springs Early Childhood reports 15 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hay Springs Early Childhood compares
Hay Springs Early Childhood is a growing 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▲ 47% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 15 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
15
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 11% 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.
Funding equity
$19,020
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
White 66.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 20.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 6.7%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Hay Springs Early Childhood is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
District finance for Hay Springs Public Schools reports $19,020 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hay Springs Early Childhood Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hay Springs Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hay Springs High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hay Springs Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hay Springs Early Childhood's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 59
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 45
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- 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 (~15 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hay Springs Early Childhood
How many students attend Hay Springs Early Childhood?
Hay Springs Early Childhood has 15 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hay Springs, NE. CCD year-over-year: 11 (2022-23) → 14 (2023-24), up 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hay Springs Early Childhood?
The student-teacher ratio at Hay Springs Early Childhood is 15:1, which is 11% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hay Springs Early Childhood?
45.5% of students at Hay Springs Early Childhood are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hay Springs Early Childhood?
The largest demographic group at Hay Springs Early Childhood is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Hay Springs, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hay Springs Early Childhood?
Hay Springs Early Childhood has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Hay Springs Early Childhood rank among public schools in Hay Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Hay Springs Early Childhood ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Hay Springs, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hay Springs Public Schools?
Besides Hay Springs Early Childhood, Hay Springs Public Schools also operates Hay Springs Elementary School (81 students), Hay Springs High School (59 students), and Hay Springs Middle School (45 students). See the Hay Springs Public Schools district page for the complete list.