- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bennington, NE
Heritage Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Heritage Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310399002261
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heritage Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Nebraska schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Bennington · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 16.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Heritage Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Bennington, NE.
School address
District: Bennington Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310399002261 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Heritage Elementary held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 310399002261 · Bennington, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
436 enr · 16.1:1 · 16.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Bennington High School (1,068 students)
Heritage Elementary held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Heritage Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bennington Hig
Bennington High School
1,068 students
- Bennington Sou
Bennington South Middle School
599 students
- Pine Creek Ele
Pine Creek Elementary
556 students
- Anchor Pointe
Anchor Pointe Elementary
544 students
- This school
Heritage Elementary
436 students
- Bennington Mid
Bennington Middle School
431 students
What this shows Heritage Elementary reports 436 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heritage Elementary compares
Heritage Elementary 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.3% | ▼ 47% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,340
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 436 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.6%
African American 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Heritage Elementary is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bennington Public Schools reports $11,340 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heritage Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bennington South Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Creek Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anchor Pointe Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bennington Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heritage Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~436 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heritage Elementary
How many students attend Heritage Elementary?
Heritage Elementary has 436 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bennington, NE. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Elementary is 16.1:1, which is 19% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heritage Elementary?
16.3% of students at Heritage Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heritage Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Heritage Elementary is White at 73.6% of enrollment, in Bennington, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heritage Elementary?
Heritage Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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).
How does Heritage Elementary rank among schools in Bennington?
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Bennington, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bennington on the city page.
What other schools are in Bennington Public Schools?
Besides Heritage Elementary, Bennington Public Schools also operates Bennington High School (1,068 students), Bennington South Middle School (599 students), and Pine Creek Elementary (556 students). See the Bennington Public Schools district page for the complete list.