Enrollment
134
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.7%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+135% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Niobrara Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Niobrara Elementary School
Niobrara Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Niobrara, Nebraska, enrolling 134 students.
At 13.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nebraska median, within a few percentage points of the 13.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 72.7% of students qualify for free meals, 135% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 134 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Its student body is led by American Indian / Alaska Native (70%) and White (27%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 268 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Niobrara Public Schools spends $31,769 per pupil, 80% above the Nebraska average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 49.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, Niobrara Public Schools, also runs Niobrara Secondary School (77 students).
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 Niobrara Elementary School compares
Niobrara Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$31,769
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $17,680
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Niobrara Public Schools, which includes Niobrara Elementary School.
$31,769
Per student
+80%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
+91%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.6%
State 27.1%
Federal 49.4%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~134 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Niobrara Elementary School a good school?
Niobrara Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. 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 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.
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