- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lincoln, NE
Kloefkorn Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kloefkorn Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317284002268
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kloefkorn Elementary earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Nebraska schools.
- #2 of 45
- schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 7.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Kloefkorn Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kloefkorn Elementary ranks #2 of 45 schools in Lincoln, NE.
School address
District: Lincoln Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317284002268 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Kloefkorn Elementary held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.1 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 317284002268 · Lincoln, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
497 enr · 16.6:1 · 7.8% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwest High School (2,110 students)
Kloefkorn Elementary held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.1 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Kloefkorn Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwest High
Southwest High School
2,110 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
2,086 students
- Lincoln East H
Lincoln East High School
1,982 students
- North Star Hig
North Star High School
1,927 students
- Lincoln Southe
Lincoln Southeast High School
1,848 students
- This school 497
Kloefkorn Elementary
497 students
What this shows Kloefkorn Elementary reports 497 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kloefkorn Elementary compares
Kloefkorn Elementary 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 23% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.8% | ▼ 75% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 497 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
497
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 85% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,573
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.1%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Asian 5.0%
African American 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Kloefkorn Elementary is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lincoln Public Schools reports $13,573 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kloefkorn Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Star High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Southeast High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kloefkorn Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~497 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kloefkorn Elementary
How many students attend Kloefkorn Elementary?
Kloefkorn Elementary has 497 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lincoln, NE. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 495 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kloefkorn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kloefkorn Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 23% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kloefkorn Elementary?
7.8% of students at Kloefkorn Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kloefkorn Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kloefkorn Elementary is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Lincoln, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kloefkorn Elementary?
Kloefkorn Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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 Kloefkorn Elementary rank among schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Kloefkorn Elementary ranks #2 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.
What other schools are in Lincoln Public Schools?
Besides Kloefkorn Elementary, 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.