- Enrollment
- 59
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hay Springs, NE
Hay Springs Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hay Springs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317161001058
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hay Springs Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Hay Springs · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 34.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hay Springs Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hay Springs Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hay Springs, NE.
School address
District: Hay Springs Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317161001058 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Hay Springs Elementary School held near 90 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 7.8 → 7.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 317161001058 · Hay Springs, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
81 enr · 11.6:1 · 34.4% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Hay Springs High School (59 students)
Hay Springs Elementary School held near 90 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 7.8 → 7.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Hay Springs Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hay Springs Elementary School
81 students
- Hay Springs Hi
Hay Springs High School
59 students
- Hay Springs Mi
Hay Springs Middle School
45 students
- Hay Springs Ea 15
Hay Springs Early Childhood
15 students
What this shows Hay Springs Elementary School reports 81 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hay Springs Elementary School compares
Hay Springs Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▲ 11% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 81 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
81
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 35% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 79.0%
Two or More 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.1, Hay Springs Elementary School is about as mixed as the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hay Springs High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hay Springs Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hay Springs Early Childhood | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hay Springs Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 45
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~81 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hay Springs Elementary School
How many students attend Hay Springs Elementary School?
Hay Springs Elementary School has 81 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hay Springs, NE. CCD year-over-year: 90 (2022-23) → 90 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hay Springs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hay Springs Elementary School is 11.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 26% 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 Hay Springs Elementary School?
34.4% of students at Hay Springs Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hay Springs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hay Springs Elementary School is White at 79.0% of enrollment, in Hay Springs, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hay Springs Elementary School?
Hay Springs Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hay Springs Elementary School rank among public schools in Hay Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Hay Springs Elementary School ranks #1 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 Elementary School, Hay Springs Public Schools also operates Hay Springs High School (59 students), Hay Springs Middle School (45 students), and Hay Springs Early Childhood (15 students). See the Hay Springs Public Schools district page for the complete list.