Enrollment
355
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lincoln, NE
Huntington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Huntington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317284001155
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Huntington Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #30 of 45
- schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 355
- students enrolled
Huntington Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Huntington Elementary School ranks #30 of 45 schools in Lincoln, NE.
School address
District: Lincoln Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317284001155 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.9:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Huntington Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Huntington Elementary School
Huntington Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lincoln, Nebraska, enrolling 355 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 355 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.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 355 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lincoln Public Schools spends $12,831 per pupil, 27% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lincoln Public Schools also operates Southwest High School (2,110 students) and Lincoln High School (2,086 students) alongside Huntington 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 Huntington Elementary School compares
Huntington 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 27% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 21% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$12,831
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 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 38.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.6%
Two or More 16.9%
African American 12.7%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 38.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.3, Huntington 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 Lincoln Public Schools, which includes Huntington Elementary School.
$12,831
Per student
-27%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.5%
State 30.0%
Federal 12.5%
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 Huntington Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Star High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Southeast High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Huntington Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,086
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other 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 (~355 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Huntington Elementary School
How many students attend Huntington Elementary School?
Huntington Elementary School has 355 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lincoln, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huntington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Huntington Elementary School is 9.9:1, which is 27% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 37% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Huntington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Huntington Elementary School is White at 38.0% of enrollment, in Lincoln, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Huntington Elementary School?
Huntington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Huntington Elementary School rank among schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Huntington Elementary School ranks #30 of 45 schools in Lincoln, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lincoln on the city page.
Is Huntington Elementary School a good school?
Huntington Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Lincoln Public Schools?
Besides Huntington Elementary School, Lincoln Public Schools also operates Southwest High School (2,110 students), Lincoln High School (2,086 students), and Lincoln East High School (1,982 students). See the Lincoln Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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