- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Malcolm, NE
Malcolm Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Malcolm Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317329001209
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Malcolm Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Nebraska schools.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 9.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 341
- students enrolled
Malcolm Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Malcolm Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317329001209 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Malcolm Elementary School held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 317329001209 · Malcolm, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
341 enr · 16.2:1 · 9.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Malcolm Jr/Sr High School (302 students)
Malcolm Elementary School held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
How Malcolm Elementary School compares
Malcolm Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.5% | ▼ 69% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,376
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
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 94.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, Malcolm Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
District finance for Malcolm Public Schools reports $14,376 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Malcolm Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Jr/Sr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Malcolm 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 (~341 students)
Frequently asked questions about Malcolm Elementary School
How many students attend Malcolm Elementary School?
Malcolm Elementary School has 341 students enrolled. It is a public school in Malcolm, NE. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Malcolm Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Malcolm Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 20% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Malcolm Elementary School?
9.5% of students at Malcolm Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Malcolm Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Malcolm Elementary School is White at 94.7% of enrollment, in Malcolm, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Malcolm Elementary School?
Malcolm Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Malcolm Public Schools?
Besides Malcolm Elementary School, Malcolm Public Schools also operates Malcolm Jr/Sr High School (302 students). See the Malcolm Public Schools district page for the complete list.