Enrollment
73
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.3:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+80% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.1%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Discoveries Preschool compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Discoveries Preschool
New Discoveries Preschool is a small combined-grade school in Broken Bow, Nebraska, enrolling 73 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.3:1 is larger than about 97% of Nebraska schools and 80% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 32.1% lands close to the Nebraska typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 73 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 107 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #103, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 292 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The surrounding Broken Bow Public Schools spends $12,898 per pupil, 27% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Broken Bow Public Schools also operates North Park Elementary School (376 students) and Broken Bow High School (234 students) alongside New Discoveries Preschool.
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 New Discoveries Preschool compares
New Discoveries Preschool on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,898
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
Counselors0.3 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Broken Bow Public Schools, which includes New Discoveries Preschool.
$12,898
Per student
-27%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.9%
State 17.5%
Federal 6.5%
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 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
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
- -
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 (~73 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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.
Is New Discoveries Preschool a good school?
New Discoveries Preschool earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 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.
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