Enrollment
330
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.9%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hayward Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hayward Elementary School
Hayward Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Nebraska City, Nebraska, enrolling 330 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 48.9% of students qualify for free meals, 58% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 330 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 122 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #76.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 42/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Nebraska City Public Schools spends $12,740 per pupil, 28% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Nebraska City Public Schools also operates Nebraska City High School (442 students) and Nebraska City Northside Elem (370 students) alongside Hayward 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 Hayward Elementary School compares
Hayward 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,740
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nebraska City Public Schools, which includes Hayward Elementary School.
$12,740
Per student
-28%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.5%
State 30.7%
Federal 13.8%
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 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
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary 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 (~330 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Nebraska City on the city page.
Is Hayward Elementary School a good school?
Hayward Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Nebraska schools. 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 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.
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