- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cook, NE
Johnson Co Central Elem-Cook
Federal NCES profile for Johnson Co Central Elem-Cook, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310017602038
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johnson Co Central Elem-Cook earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Nebraska schools.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 24.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 72
- students enrolled
Johnson Co Central Elem-Cook has class sizes smaller than 75% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Johnson Co Central Public Schs · Nebraska
NCES ID 310017602038 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Johnson Co Central Elem-Cook held near 82 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 7.9 → 7.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 310017602038 · Cook, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
72 enr · 10.3:1 · 24.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Johnson Co Central High School (166 students)
Johnson Co Central Elem-Cook held near 82 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 7.9 → 7.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Johnson Co Central Elem-Cook in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Johnson Co Cen
Johnson Co Central High School
166 students
- Johnson Co Cen
Johnson Co Central El-Tecumseh
158 students
- Johnson Co Cen
Johnson Co Central Middle Sch
104 students
- This school
Johnson Co Central Elem-Cook
72 students
What this shows Johnson Co Central Elem-Cook reports 72 students on the CCD universe file.
How Johnson Co Central Elem-Cook compares
Johnson Co Central Elem-Cook 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 24% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.1% | ▼ 22% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 72 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
72
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 25% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,913
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 75.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
African American 4.2%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Johnson Co Central Elem-Cook is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Johnson Co Central Public Schs reports $18,913 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Johnson Co Central Elem-Cook Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Co Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Johnson Co Central El-Tecumseh | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Johnson Co Central Middle Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Johnson Co Central Elem-Cook's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 104
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~72 students)
Frequently asked questions about Johnson Co Central Elem-Cook
How many students attend Johnson Co Central Elem-Cook?
Johnson Co Central Elem-Cook has 72 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cook, NE. CCD year-over-year: 79 (2022-23) → 82 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Co Central Elem-Cook?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Co Central Elem-Cook is 10.3:1, which is 24% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Johnson Co Central Elem-Cook?
24.1% of students at Johnson Co Central Elem-Cook are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johnson Co Central Elem-Cook?
The largest demographic group at Johnson Co Central Elem-Cook is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in Cook, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnson Co Central Elem-Cook?
Johnson Co Central Elem-Cook has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Johnson Co Central Public Schs?
Besides Johnson Co Central Elem-Cook, Johnson Co Central Public Schs also operates Johnson Co Central High School (166 students), Johnson Co Central El-Tecumseh (158 students), and Johnson Co Central Middle Sch (104 students). See the Johnson Co Central Public Schs district page for the complete list.