- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nebraska City, NE
Hayward Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hayward Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 317416001283
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hayward Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Nebraska schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Nebraska City · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hayward Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hayward Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Nebraska City, NE.
School address
District: Nebraska City Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317416001283 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Hayward Elementary School held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 317416001283 · Nebraska City, NE Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
330 enr · 16.5:1 · 48.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Nebraska City High School (442 students)
Hayward Elementary School held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Hayward Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nebraska City
Nebraska City High School
442 students
- Nebraska City
Nebraska City Northside Elem
370 students
- This school
Hayward Elementary School
330 students
- Nebraska City
Nebraska City Middle School
271 students
What this shows Hayward Elementary School reports 330 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hayward Elementary School compares
Hayward 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▲ 58% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 330 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
330
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 84% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.7%
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
$12,401
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.8%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, Hayward Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nebraska City Public Schools reports $12,401 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hayward Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nebraska City Northside Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nebraska City Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hayward Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~330 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hayward Elementary School
How many students attend Hayward Elementary School?
Hayward Elementary School has 330 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nebraska City, NE. CCD year-over-year: 280 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hayward Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hayward Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 22% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hayward Elementary School?
48.9% of students at Hayward Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hayward Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hayward Elementary School is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Nebraska City, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hayward Elementary School?
Hayward Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Hayward Elementary School rank among public schools in Nebraska City?
By Resource Investment Index, Hayward Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Nebraska City, 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 Nebraska City Public Schools?
Besides Hayward Elementary School, Nebraska City Public Schools also operates Nebraska City High School (442 students), Nebraska City Northside Elem (370 students), and Nebraska City Middle School (271 students). See the Nebraska City Public Schools district page for the complete list.