- Enrollment
- 1,359
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Norfolk, NE
Little Panthers Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Little Panthers Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317443002385
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Little Panthers Preschool earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #8 of 8
- schools in Norfolk · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.8:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Little Panthers Preschool has class sizes larger than 97% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Little Panthers Preschool ranks #8 of 8 schools in Norfolk, NE.
School address
District: Norfolk Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317443002385 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Little Panthers Preschool grew from 290 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE held 14.5 → 14.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 317443002385 · Norfolk, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 22.8:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Norfolk Senior High School (1,359 students)
Little Panthers Preschool grew from 290 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE held 14.5 → 14.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Little Panthers Preschool in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norfolk Senior
Norfolk Senior High School
1,359 students
- Norfolk Jr Hig
Norfolk Jr High School
631 students
- Norfolk Middle
Norfolk Middle School
628 students
- Bel Air Elemen 333
Bel Air Elementary School
333 students
- This school 319
Little Panthers Preschool
319 students
- Jefferson Elem 256
Jefferson Elementary School
256 students
What this shows Little Panthers Preschool reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How Little Panthers Preschool compares
Little Panthers Preschool 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 69% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▲ 39% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 69% above state mean
Top 97% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$13,425
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.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.8%
White 44.2%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Little Panthers Preschool is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
District finance for Norfolk Public Schools reports $13,425 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Little Panthers Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norfolk Jr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norfolk Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bel Air Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Little Panthers Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~319 students)
Frequently asked questions about Little Panthers Preschool
How many students attend Little Panthers Preschool?
Little Panthers Preschool has 319 students enrolled. It is a public school in Norfolk, NE. CCD year-over-year: 290 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Panthers Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Panthers Preschool is 22.8:1, which is 69% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Little Panthers Preschool?
42.8% of students at Little Panthers Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Little Panthers Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Little Panthers Preschool is Hispanic or Latino at 45.8% of enrollment, in Norfolk, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Little Panthers Preschool?
Little Panthers Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Little Panthers Preschool rank among schools in Norfolk?
By Resource Investment Index, Little Panthers Preschool ranks #8 of 8 schools in Norfolk, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Norfolk on the city page.
What other schools are in Norfolk Public Schools?
Besides Little Panthers Preschool, Norfolk Public Schools also operates Norfolk Senior High School (1,359 students), Norfolk Jr High School (631 students), and Norfolk Middle School (628 students). See the Norfolk Public Schools district page for the complete list.