Enrollment
144
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 317434001299
Newman Grove Elementary School — Newman Grove, NE
Federal NCES profile for Newman Grove Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 64/100.
👥 Class size 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Newman Grove Public Schools · Nebraska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.2%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newman Grove Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Newman Grove Elementary School reports 144 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 12.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% below the Nebraska state mean of 13.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 22% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 26.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 15% below the Nebraska average and 49% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 144 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Newman Grove Public Schools spends $21,829 per pupil district-wide, above the Nebraska average of $20,313 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 80.8% from local sources (property taxes), 12.6% from the state, and 6.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (C+), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Newman Grove Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nebraska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.2% | ▼ 15% | 30.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 32% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
26.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 15% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
— 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$21,829
per pupil, district-wide
— above Nebraska avg of $20,313
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 144 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Enrollment 144 Top 32% in Nebraska — larger than 68% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Students per teacher 12.4:1 -9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 26.2% -15% vs state
NCES ID 317434001299
Student demographics
White 85.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
African American 2.1%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 144:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newman Grove Public Schools, which includes Newman Grove Elementary School.
$21,829
Per student
+7%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 80.8%
State 12.6%
Federal 6.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
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Frequently asked questions about Newman Grove Elementary School
How many students attend Newman Grove Elementary School?
Newman Grove Elementary School has 144 students enrolled. It is a other school in NEWMAN GROVE, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newman Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newman Grove Elementary School is 12.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newman Grove Elementary School?
26.2% of students at Newman Grove Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newman Grove Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Newman Grove Elementary School is White at 85.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in NEWMAN GROVE, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newman Grove Elementary School?
Newman Grove Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (C+) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.