- Enrollment
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbus, NE
Lost Creek Elementary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Lost Creek Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310534000166
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lost Creek Elementary Sch earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 35.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lost Creek Elementary Sch has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lost Creek Elementary Sch ranks #1 of 7 schools in Columbus, NE.
School address
District: Columbus Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310534000166 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Lost Creek Elementary Sch shrank from 356 students in 2022-23 to 313 in 2023-24 (-12.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 310534000166 · Columbus, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 11.8:1 · 35.4% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbus High School (1,337 students)
Lost Creek Elementary Sch shrank from 356 students in 2022-23 to 313 in 2023-24 (-12.1%). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Lost Creek Elementary Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbus High
Columbus High School
1,337 students
- Columbus Middl
Columbus Middle School
1,166 students
- Centennial Ele 353
Centennial Elementary School
353 students
- This school 318
Lost Creek Elementary Sch
318 students
- North Park Ele 304
North Park Elementary
304 students
- Emerson Elemen 286
Emerson Elementary School
286 students
What this shows Lost Creek Elementary Sch reports 318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lost Creek Elementary Sch compares
Lost Creek Elementary Sch is a shrinking 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.4% | ▲ 15% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 37% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.2%
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
$12,835
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 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
White 49.7%
Hispanic or Latino 42.8%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Lost Creek Elementary Sch is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbus Public Schools reports $12,835 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lost Creek Elementary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbus Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Park Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emerson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lost Creek Elementary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,166
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~318 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lost Creek Elementary Sch
How many students attend Lost Creek Elementary Sch?
Lost Creek Elementary Sch has 318 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbus, NE. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 313 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lost Creek Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Lost Creek Elementary Sch is 11.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lost Creek Elementary Sch?
35.4% of students at Lost Creek Elementary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lost Creek Elementary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Lost Creek Elementary Sch is White at 49.7% of enrollment, in Columbus, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lost Creek Elementary Sch?
Lost Creek Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Lost Creek Elementary Sch rank among schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Lost Creek Elementary Sch ranks #1 of 7 schools in Columbus, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbus Public Schools?
Besides Lost Creek Elementary Sch, Columbus Public Schools also operates Columbus High School (1,337 students), Columbus Middle School (1,166 students), and Centennial Elementary School (353 students). See the Columbus Public Schools district page for the complete list.