- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Broken Bow, NE
New Discoveries Preschool
Federal NCES profile for New Discoveries Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310001102271
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Discoveries Preschool earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Nebraska schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Broken Bow · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.3:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
New Discoveries Preschool has class sizes larger than 97% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Discoveries Preschool ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Broken Bow, NE.
School address
District: Broken Bow Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310001102271 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
New Discoveries Preschool shrank from 78 students in 2022-23 to 70 in 2023-24 (-10.3%).
Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 310001102271 · Broken Bow, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
73 enr · 24.3:1 · 32.1% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: North Park Elementary School (376 students)
New Discoveries Preschool shrank from 78 students in 2022-23 to 70 in 2023-24 (-10.3%). Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
New Discoveries Preschool in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Park Ele
North Park Elementary School
376 students
- Broken Bow Hig
Broken Bow High School
234 students
- Broken Bow Mid
Broken Bow Middle School
166 students
- This school 73
New Discoveries Preschool
73 students
- Early Childhoo 43
Early Childhood Services
43 students
What this shows New Discoveries Preschool reports 73 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Discoveries Preschool compares
New Discoveries Preschool 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 | 24.3:1 | ▲ 80% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.1% | ▲ 4% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 73 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
73
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 80% above state mean
Top 97% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,354
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
Counselors0.3 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 82.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
African American 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, New Discoveries Preschool is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
District finance for Broken Bow Public Schools reports $13,354 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Discoveries Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Park Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Broken Bow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Broken Bow Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Services | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to New Discoveries Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~73 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Discoveries Preschool
How many students attend New Discoveries Preschool?
New Discoveries Preschool has 73 students enrolled. It is a public school in Broken Bow, NE. CCD year-over-year: 78 (2022-23) → 70 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Discoveries Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at New Discoveries Preschool is 24.3:1, which is 80% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Discoveries Preschool?
32.1% of students at New Discoveries Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Discoveries Preschool?
The largest demographic group at New Discoveries Preschool is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Broken Bow, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Discoveries Preschool?
New Discoveries Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New Discoveries Preschool rank among public schools in Broken Bow?
By Resource Investment Index, New Discoveries Preschool ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Broken Bow, 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 Broken Bow on the city page.
What other schools are in Broken Bow Public Schools?
Besides New Discoveries Preschool, Broken Bow Public Schools also operates North Park Elementary School (376 students), Broken Bow High School (234 students), and Broken Bow Middle School (166 students). See the Broken Bow Public Schools district page for the complete list.