- Enrollment
- 2,696
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Island, NE
Newell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Newell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310001601013
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newell Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #7 of 18
- schools in Grand Island · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 51.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Newell Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newell Elementary School ranks #7 of 18 schools in Grand Island, NE.
School address
District: Grand Island Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310001601013 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Newell Elementary School grew from 348 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (+8.6%).
Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 310001601013 · Grand Island, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 15.8:1 · 51.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Island Senior High School (2,696 students)
Newell Elementary School grew from 348 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (+8.6%). Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Newell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grand Island S
Grand Island Senior High School
2,696 students
- Walnut Middle 777
Walnut Middle School
777 students
- Westridge Midd 694
Westridge Middle School
694 students
- Barr Middle Sc 648
Barr Middle School
648 students
- Howard Element 484
Howard Elementary School
484 students
- This school 348
Newell Elementary School
348 students
What this shows Newell Elementary School reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newell Elementary School compares
Newell Elementary School is a growing 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▲ 66% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 78% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,267
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.6%
White 29.9%
African American 14.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Newell Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grand Island Public Schools reports $13,267 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Newell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Island Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westridge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barr Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howard Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newell Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~348 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newell Elementary School
How many students attend Newell Elementary School?
Newell Elementary School has 348 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Island, NE. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newell Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newell Elementary School?
51.4% of students at Newell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Newell Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.6% of enrollment, in Grand Island, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newell Elementary School?
Newell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Newell Elementary School rank among schools in Grand Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Newell Elementary School ranks #7 of 18 schools in Grand Island, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grand Island on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Island Public Schools?
Besides Newell Elementary School, Grand Island Public Schools also operates Grand Island Senior High School (2,696 students), Walnut Middle School (777 students), and Westridge Middle School (694 students). See the Grand Island Public Schools district page for the complete list.