- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Platte, NE
Lake Maloney Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Maloney Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 72/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310002200601
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Maloney Elementary School earns 72/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #1 of 9
- schools in North Platte · Resource Index
- 72
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 23.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Maloney Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Maloney Elementary School ranks #1 of 9 schools in North Platte, NE.
School address
District: North Platte Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310002200601 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Lake Maloney Elementary School grew from 115 students in 2022-23 to 125 in 2023-24 (+8.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.7 → 7.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 310002200601 · North Platte, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
116 enr · 14.5:1 · 23.5% lunch · RII 72
Nearest enrollment peer: North Platte High School (1,145 students)
Lake Maloney Elementary School grew from 115 students in 2022-23 to 125 in 2023-24 (+8.7%). Teacher FTE lost 8.7 → 7.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Lake Maloney Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Platte H
North Platte High School
1,145 students
- Adams Middle S
Adams Middle School
513 students
- Jefferson Elem 329
Jefferson Elementary School
329 students
- Lincoln Elemen 316
Lincoln Elementary School
316 students
- Madison Middle 263
Madison Middle School
263 students
- This school 116
Lake Maloney Elementary School
116 students
What this shows Lake Maloney Elementary School reports 116 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Maloney Elementary School compares
Lake Maloney 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.5% | ▼ 24% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 116 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
116
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 65% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
0.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,735
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 116 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, Lake Maloney Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Platte Public Schools reports $13,735 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Maloney Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Platte High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adams Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Maloney Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~116 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Maloney Elementary School
How many students attend Lake Maloney Elementary School?
Lake Maloney Elementary School has 116 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Platte, NE. CCD year-over-year: 115 (2022-23) → 125 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Maloney Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Maloney Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 7% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Maloney Elementary School?
23.5% of students at Lake Maloney Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Maloney Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Maloney Elementary School is White at 90.5% of enrollment, in North Platte, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Maloney Elementary School?
Lake Maloney Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (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).
How does Lake Maloney Elementary School rank among schools in North Platte?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Maloney Elementary School ranks #1 of 9 schools in North Platte, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in North Platte on the city page.
What other schools are in North Platte Public Schools?
Besides Lake Maloney Elementary School, North Platte Public Schools also operates North Platte High School (1,145 students), Adams Middle School (513 students), and Jefferson Elementary School (329 students). See the North Platte Public Schools district page for the complete list.