Enrollment
15
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.5%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hay Springs Early Childhood compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hay Springs Early Childhood
Hay Springs Early Childhood is a small combined-grade school in Hay Springs, Nebraska, enrolling 15 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 45.5% of students qualify for free meals, 47% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Nebraska schools, with 15 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (20%) (diversity index 51/100).
Hay Springs Public Schools also operates Hay Springs Elementary School (81 students) and Hay Springs High School (59 students) alongside Hay Springs Early Childhood.
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 Hay Springs Early Childhood compares
Hay Springs Early Childhood on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,245
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $17,680
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hay Springs Public Schools, which includes Hay Springs Early Childhood.
$18,245
Per student
+3%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.8%
State 45.0%
Federal 7.2%
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 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
- 81
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 59
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 45
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- 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 (~15 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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. See all public schools in Hay Springs on the city page.
Is Hay Springs Early Childhood a good school?
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. 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 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.
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