- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Niobrara, NE
Isanti Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Isanti Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317640001571
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Isanti Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Nebraska schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Niobrara · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.5:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 120
- students enrolled
Isanti Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Isanti Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Niobrara, NE.
School address
District: Isanti Community School · Nebraska
NCES ID 317640001571 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Isanti Elementary School shrank from 142 students in 2022-23 to 134 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.9 → 14.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 317640001571 · Niobrara, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
120 enr · 7.5:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Isanti Middle School (49 students)
Isanti Elementary School shrank from 142 students in 2022-23 to 134 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 16.9 → 14.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Isanti Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Isanti Elementary School
120 students
- Isanti Middle
Isanti Middle School
49 students
- Isanti High Sc 39
Isanti High School
39 students
What this shows Isanti Elementary School reports 120 students on the CCD universe file.
How Isanti Elementary School compares
Isanti Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.5:1 | ▼ 44% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 120 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.5:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
120
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
7.5:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 8% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.5%
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
$39,251
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, Isanti Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
District finance for Isanti Community School reports $39,251 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Isanti Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isanti Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Isanti High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Isanti Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 4.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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 (~120 students)
Frequently asked questions about Isanti Elementary School
How many students attend Isanti Elementary School?
Isanti Elementary School has 120 students enrolled. It is a public school in Niobrara, NE. CCD year-over-year: 142 (2022-23) → 134 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Isanti Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Isanti Elementary School is 7.5:1, which is 44% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 52% 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 Isanti Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Isanti Elementary School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 88.3% of enrollment, in Niobrara, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Isanti Elementary School?
Isanti Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Isanti Elementary School rank among schools in Niobrara?
By Resource Investment Index, Isanti Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Niobrara, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Niobrara on the city page.
What other schools are in Isanti Community School?
Besides Isanti Elementary School, Isanti Community School also operates Isanti Middle School (49 students) and Isanti High School (39 students). See the Isanti Community School district page for the complete list.