- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Niobrara, NE
Niobrara Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Niobrara Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317437001655
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Niobrara Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Niobrara · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Niobrara Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Niobrara Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Niobrara, NE.
School address
District: Niobrara Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317437001655 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Niobrara Elementary School grew from 128 students in 2022-23 to 139 in 2023-24 (+8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.3 → 9.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 317437001655 · Niobrara, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
134 enr · 13.4:1 · 72.7% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Niobrara Secondary School (77 students)
Niobrara Elementary School grew from 128 students in 2022-23 to 139 in 2023-24 (+8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 10.3 → 9.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
How Niobrara Elementary School compares
Niobrara 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 135% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 134 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
134
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 135% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 56% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$26,061
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 70.1%
White 26.9%
Two or More 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, Niobrara Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Niobrara Public Schools reports $26,061 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Niobrara Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niobrara Secondary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Niobrara Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~134 students)
Frequently asked questions about Niobrara Elementary School
How many students attend Niobrara Elementary School?
Niobrara Elementary School has 134 students enrolled. It is a public school in Niobrara, NE. CCD year-over-year: 128 (2022-23) → 139 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Niobrara Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Niobrara Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Niobrara Elementary School?
72.7% of students at Niobrara Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Niobrara Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Niobrara Elementary School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 70.1% of enrollment, in Niobrara, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Niobrara Elementary School?
Niobrara Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Niobrara Elementary School rank among schools in Niobrara?
By Resource Investment Index, Niobrara Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Niobrara, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Niobrara on the city page.
What other schools are in Niobrara Public Schools?
Besides Niobrara Elementary School, Niobrara Public Schools also operates Niobrara Secondary School (77 students). See the Niobrara Public Schools district page for the complete list.