- Enrollment
- 1,663
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kearney, NE
Kearney Education Center
Federal NCES profile for Kearney Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317239002253
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kearney Education Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Nebraska schools.
- #12 of 12
- schools in Kearney · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.2:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Kearney Education Center has class sizes larger than 98% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kearney Education Center ranks #12 of 12 schools in Kearney, NE.
School address
District: Kearney Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317239002253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-61 students YoY
Kearney Education Center shrank from 416 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (-14.7%).
Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 13.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-61 students YoY 317239002253 · Kearney, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
332 enr · 30.2:1 · 35.1% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Kearney High School (1,663 students)
Kearney Education Center shrank from 416 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (-14.7%). Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 13.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Kearney Education Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kearney High S
Kearney High School
1,663 students
- Horizon Middle 648
Horizon Middle School
648 students
- Sunrise Middle 536
Sunrise Middle School
536 students
- Meadowlark Ele 417
Meadowlark Elementary School
417 students
- Kenwood Elemen 398
Kenwood Elementary School
398 students
- This school 332
Kearney Education Center
332 students
What this shows Kearney Education Center reports 332 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kearney Education Center compares
Kearney Education Center 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 | 30.2:1 | ▲ 124% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▲ 14% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
30.2:1
students per teacher
- 124% above state mean
Top 98% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,473
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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.
Student demographics
White 77.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
African American 2.1%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.3, Kearney Education Center is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
District finance for Kearney Public Schools reports $11,473 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kearney Education Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearney High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horizon Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadowlark Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kearney Education Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~332 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kearney Education Center
How many students attend Kearney Education Center?
Kearney Education Center has 332 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kearney, NE. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), down 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kearney Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Kearney Education Center is 30.2:1, which is 124% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 92% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kearney Education Center?
35.1% of students at Kearney Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kearney Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Kearney Education Center is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Kearney, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kearney Education Center?
Kearney Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Kearney Education Center rank among schools in Kearney?
By Resource Investment Index, Kearney Education Center ranks #12 of 12 schools in Kearney, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kearney on the city page.
What other schools are in Kearney Public Schools?
Besides Kearney Education Center, Kearney Public Schools also operates Kearney High School (1,663 students), Horizon Middle School (648 students), and Sunrise Middle School (536 students). See the Kearney Public Schools district page for the complete list.