- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Nebraska City Northside Elem held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.2 → 24.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 317416001285 · Nebraska City, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 15.4:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Nebraska City High School (442 students)
Nebraska City Northside Elem held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.2 → 24.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Nebraska City Northside Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nebraska City
Nebraska City High School
442 students
- This school
Nebraska City Northside Elem
370 students
- Hayward Elemen
Hayward Elementary School
330 students
- Nebraska City
Nebraska City Middle School
271 students
What this shows Nebraska City Northside Elem reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nebraska City Northside Elem compares
Nebraska City Northside Elem 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,401
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
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.
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
District finance for Nebraska City Public Schools reports $12,401 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~370 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 394 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.