- Enrollment
- 2,696
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Island, NE
Knickrehm Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Knickrehm Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310001601020
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Knickrehm Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Nebraska schools.
- #15 of 18
- schools in Grand Island · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 263
- students enrolled
Knickrehm Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Knickrehm Elementary School ranks #15 of 18 schools in Grand Island, NE.
School address
District: Grand Island Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310001601020 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Knickrehm Elementary School grew from 223 students in 2022-23 to 251 in 2023-24 (+12.6%).
Teacher FTE added 16.7 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 310001601020 · Grand Island, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
263 enr · 16.4:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Island Senior High School (2,696 students)
Knickrehm Elementary School grew from 223 students in 2022-23 to 251 in 2023-24 (+12.6%). Teacher FTE added 16.7 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Knickrehm Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grand Island S
Grand Island Senior High School
2,696 students
- Walnut Middle 777
Walnut Middle School
777 students
- Westridge Midd 694
Westridge Middle School
694 students
- Barr Middle Sc 648
Barr Middle School
648 students
- Howard Element 484
Howard Elementary School
484 students
- This school 263
Knickrehm Elementary School
263 students
What this shows Knickrehm Elementary School reports 263 students on the CCD universe file.
How Knickrehm Elementary School compares
Knickrehm Elementary School is a growing 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 263 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
263
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 83% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$13,267
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.9%
White 23.2%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Knickrehm Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grand Island Public Schools reports $13,267 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Knickrehm Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Island Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westridge Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barr Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howard Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Knickrehm Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~263 students)
Frequently asked questions about Knickrehm Elementary School
How many students attend Knickrehm Elementary School?
Knickrehm Elementary School has 263 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Island, NE. CCD year-over-year: 223 (2022-23) → 251 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knickrehm Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Knickrehm Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 21% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Knickrehm Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Knickrehm Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.9% of enrollment, in Grand Island, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Knickrehm Elementary School?
Knickrehm Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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).
How does Knickrehm Elementary School rank among schools in Grand Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Knickrehm Elementary School ranks #15 of 18 schools in Grand Island, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grand Island on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Island Public Schools?
Besides Knickrehm Elementary School, Grand Island Public Schools also operates Grand Island Senior High School (2,696 students), Walnut Middle School (777 students), and Westridge Middle School (694 students). See the Grand Island Public Schools district page for the complete list.