- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lincoln, NE
Kooser Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kooser Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317284002214
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kooser Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska.
- #32 of 45
- schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Kooser Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kooser Elementary School ranks #32 of 45 schools in Lincoln, NE.
School address
District: Lincoln Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317284002214 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Kooser Elementary School held near 899 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.8 → 59.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 317284002214 · Lincoln, NE Other · MID · TRAD
929 enr · 16.9:1 · 36.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwest High School (2,110 students)
Kooser Elementary School held near 899 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.8 → 59.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Kooser Elementary School 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
Kooser Elementary School
929 students
What this shows Kooser Elementary School reports 929 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kooser Elementary School compares
Kooser Elementary School 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 25% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▲ 17% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 929 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
929
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 86% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 929 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Asian 11.8%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Kooser Elementary School 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 Kooser Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Star High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Southeast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kooser Elementary School'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 (~929 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kooser Elementary School
How many students attend Kooser Elementary School?
Kooser Elementary School has 929 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lincoln, NE. CCD year-over-year: 889 (2022-23) → 899 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kooser Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kooser Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 25% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kooser Elementary School?
36.2% of students at Kooser Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kooser Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kooser Elementary School is White at 60.3% of enrollment, in Lincoln, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kooser Elementary School?
Kooser Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Kooser Elementary School rank among schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Kooser Elementary School ranks #32 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 Kooser Elementary School, 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.