Enrollment
201
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Leigh, NE
Leigh Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Leigh Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317272001125
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leigh Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Nebraska schools.
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 201
- students enrolled
Leigh Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Leigh Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317272001125 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.0%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Leigh Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Leigh Elementary School
Leigh Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Leigh, Nebraska, enrolling 201 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.3:1 is larger than about 92% of Nebraska schools and 36% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 201 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 182 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #68.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 201 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district, Leigh Community Schools, also runs Leigh High School (95 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Leigh Elementary School compares
Leigh Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 36% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 29% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 201 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
201
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 92% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,907
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 92.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.1, Leigh Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Leigh Community Schools, which includes Leigh Elementary School.
$14,907
Per student
-16%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.6%
State 12.5%
Federal 6.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Leigh Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leigh Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 95
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~201 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Leigh Elementary School
How many students attend Leigh Elementary School?
Leigh Elementary School has 201 students enrolled. It is a public school in Leigh, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leigh Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leigh Elementary School is 18.3:1, which is 36% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leigh Elementary School?
22.0% of students at Leigh Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leigh Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Leigh Elementary School is White at 92.5% of enrollment, in Leigh, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leigh Elementary School?
Leigh Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Leigh Elementary School a good school?
Leigh Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Nebraska schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Leigh Community Schools?
Besides Leigh Elementary School, Leigh Community Schools also operates Leigh High School (95 students). See the Leigh Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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