Enrollment
370
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nebraska City, NE
Nebraska City Northside Elem
Federal NCES profile for Nebraska City Northside Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317416001285
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nebraska City Northside Elem earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Nebraska schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Nebraska City · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Nebraska City Northside Elem has class sizes larger than 75% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nebraska City Northside Elem ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Nebraska City, NE.
School address
District: Nebraska City Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317416001285 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.0%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nebraska City Northside Elem compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nebraska City Northside Elem
Nebraska City Northside Elem is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Nebraska City, Nebraska, enrolling 370 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 50.0% of students qualify for free meals, 62% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 370 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 107 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #43.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 43/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Nebraska City Public Schools spends $12,740 per pupil, 28% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Nebraska City Public Schools also operates Nebraska City High School (442 students) and Hayward Elementary School (330 students) alongside Nebraska City Northside Elem.
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 Nebraska City Northside Elem compares
Nebraska City Northside Elem on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 62% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 75% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,740
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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 72.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Nebraska City Northside Elem is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nebraska City Public Schools, which includes Nebraska City Northside Elem.
$12,740
Per student
-28%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.5%
State 30.7%
Federal 13.8%
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 Nebraska City Northside Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska City High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayward Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nebraska City Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nebraska City Northside Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~370 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Nebraska City Northside Elem
How many students attend Nebraska City Northside Elem?
Nebraska City Northside Elem has 370 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nebraska City, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nebraska City Northside Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Nebraska City Northside Elem is 15.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nebraska City Northside Elem?
50.0% of students at Nebraska City Northside Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nebraska City Northside Elem?
The largest demographic group at Nebraska City Northside Elem is White at 72.4% of enrollment, in Nebraska City, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nebraska City Northside Elem?
Nebraska City Northside Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nebraska City Northside Elem rank among public schools in Nebraska City?
By Resource Investment Index, Nebraska City Northside Elem ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Nebraska City, 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 Nebraska City on the city page.
Is Nebraska City Northside Elem a good school?
Nebraska City Northside Elem earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Nebraska City Public Schools?
Besides Nebraska City Northside Elem, Nebraska City Public Schools also operates Nebraska City High School (442 students), Hayward Elementary School (330 students), and Nebraska City Middle School (271 students). See the Nebraska City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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