- Enrollment
- 95
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Leigh Elementary School grew from 177 students in 2022-23 to 192 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE held 11.6 → 11.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 317272001125 · Leigh, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
201 enr · 18.3:1 · 22.0% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Leigh High School (95 students)
Leigh Elementary School grew from 177 students in 2022-23 to 192 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE held 11.6 → 11.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
How Leigh Elementary School compares
Leigh 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,420
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
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.
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
District finance for Leigh Community Schools reports $15,420 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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 (~201 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 177 (2022-23) → 192 (2023-24), up 15.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.