Enrollment
120
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 317640001571
Isanti Elementary School — Niobrara, NE
Federal NCES profile for Isanti Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Isanti Community School · Nebraska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Isanti Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Isanti Elementary School reports 120 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 35% below the Nebraska state mean of 13.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 44% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 47.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Isanti Community School spends $36,236 per pupil district-wide, above the Nebraska average of $20,313 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 3.3% from local sources (property taxes), 44.2% from the state, and 52.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Isanti Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nebraska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.9:1 | ▼ 35% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 120 | top 27% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
8.9:1
students per teacher
— 35% below state mean
Top 14% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
47.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$36,236
per pupil, district-wide
— above Nebraska avg of $20,313
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 120 Top 27% in Nebraska — larger than 73% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 8.9:1 -35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 317640001571
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 88.3%
White 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 88.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 47.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Isanti Community School, which includes Isanti Elementary School.
$36,236
Per student
+78%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
+86%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 3.3%
State 44.2%
Federal 52.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 5.9:1
Similar other schools in Niobrara
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Isanti Elementary School
How many students attend Isanti Elementary School?
Isanti Elementary School has 120 students enrolled. It is a other school in NIOBRARA, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Isanti Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Isanti Elementary School is 8.9:1, which is 35% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 44% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Isanti Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Isanti Elementary School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 88.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in NIOBRARA, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Isanti Elementary School?
Isanti Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.