Enrollment
374
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Louisville, NE
Louisville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Louisville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317305001191
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Louisville Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Nebraska schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Louisville · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 11.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Louisville Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Louisville Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Louisville, NE.
School address
District: Louisville Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317305001191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.0%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Louisville Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Louisville Elementary School
Louisville Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Louisville, Nebraska, enrolling 374 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.0% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Nebraska average.
Enrollment of 374 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 143 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #53.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 374 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Louisville Public Schools spends $13,210 per pupil, 25% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Louisville Public Schools also operates Louisville High School (207 students) and Louisville Middle School (107 students) alongside Louisville Elementary School.
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 Louisville Elementary School compares
Louisville 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.0% | ▼ 64% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
374
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 83% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,210
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
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 374 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.
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 90.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.0, Louisville 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 Louisville Public Schools, which includes Louisville Elementary School.
$13,210
Per student
-25%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.4%
State 25.6%
Federal 7.1%
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 Louisville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Louisville Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Louisville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~374 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Louisville Elementary School
How many students attend Louisville Elementary School?
Louisville Elementary School has 374 students enrolled. It is a public school in Louisville, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Louisville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Louisville Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 21% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Louisville Elementary School?
11.0% of students at Louisville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Louisville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Louisville Elementary School is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Louisville, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Louisville Elementary School?
Louisville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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).
How does Louisville Elementary School rank among public schools in Louisville?
By Resource Investment Index, Louisville Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Louisville, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Louisville on the city page.
Is Louisville Elementary School a good school?
Louisville Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 Louisville Public Schools?
Besides Louisville Elementary School, Louisville Public Schools also operates Louisville High School (207 students) and Louisville Middle School (107 students). See the Louisville Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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