Enrollment
81
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.4%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hay Springs Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hay Springs Elementary School
Hay Springs Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hay Springs, Nebraska, enrolling 81 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 81 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 118 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #57.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 36/100).
16.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Hay Springs Public Schools also operates Hay Springs High School (59 students) and Hay Springs Middle School (45 students) alongside Hay Springs 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 Hay Springs Elementary School compares
Hay Springs 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hay Springs Public Schools, which includes Hay Springs Elementary School.
$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 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
- 59
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 45
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~81 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Hay Springs on the city page.
Is Hay Springs Elementary School a good school?
Hay Springs Elementary School 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 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.
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