- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hershey, NE
Hershey Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hershey Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317182001066
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hershey Elementary School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Nebraska schools.
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 300
- students enrolled
Hershey Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hershey Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317182001066 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Hershey Elementary School held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.6 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 317182001066 · Hershey, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
300 enr · 15:1 · 23.8% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Hershey High School (239 students)
Hershey Elementary School held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.6 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
How Hershey Elementary School compares
Hershey 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 23% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,962
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, Hershey Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hershey Public Schools reports $14,962 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hershey Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hershey High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hershey 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 (~300 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hershey Elementary School
How many students attend Hershey Elementary School?
Hershey Elementary School has 300 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hershey, NE. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hershey Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hershey Elementary School is 15:1, which is 11% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hershey Elementary School?
23.8% of students at Hershey Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hershey Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hershey Elementary School is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Hershey, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hershey Elementary School?
Hershey Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Hershey Public Schools?
Besides Hershey Elementary School, Hershey Public Schools also operates Hershey High School (239 students). See the Hershey Public Schools district page for the complete list.