- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hemingford, NE
Hemingford Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hemingford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317173001062
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hemingford Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Nebraska schools.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 209
- students enrolled
Hemingford Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hemingford Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317173001062 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Hemingford Elementary School held near 227 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 317173001062 · Hemingford, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
209 enr · 11:1 · 31.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Hemingford High School (174 students)
Hemingford Elementary School held near 227 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
How Hemingford Elementary School compares
Hemingford 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 19% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▲ 3% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 209 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
209
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 30% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,395
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.6, Hemingford Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hemingford Public Schools reports $18,395 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hemingford Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemingford High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hemingford Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~209 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hemingford Elementary School
How many students attend Hemingford Elementary School?
Hemingford Elementary School has 209 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hemingford, NE. CCD year-over-year: 224 (2022-23) → 227 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hemingford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hemingford Elementary School is 11:1, which is 19% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 30% 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 Hemingford Elementary School?
31.7% of students at Hemingford Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hemingford Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hemingford Elementary School is White at 83.7% of enrollment, in Hemingford, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hemingford Elementary School?
Hemingford Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Hemingford Public Schools?
Besides Hemingford Elementary School, Hemingford Public Schools also operates Hemingford High School (174 students). See the Hemingford Public Schools district page for the complete list.