- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Bend, NE
North Bend Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Bend Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310011500578
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Bend Central Elementary School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in North Bend · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Bend Central Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Bend Central Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in North Bend, NE.
School address
District: North Bend Central Public Schs · Nebraska
NCES ID 310011500578 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
North Bend Central Elementary School held near 279 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.7 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 310011500578 · North Bend, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 14.6:1 · 21.0% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: North Bend Central High School (174 students)
North Bend Central Elementary School held near 279 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.7 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
North Bend Central Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
North Bend Central Elementary School
277 students
- North Bend Cen
North Bend Central High School
174 students
- North Bend Cen
North Bend Central Middle School
123 students
What this shows North Bend Central Elementary School reports 277 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Bend Central Elementary School compares
North Bend Central Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 32% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 66% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,188
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 94.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.0, North Bend Central Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Bend Central Public Schs reports $17,188 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Bend Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Bend Central High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Bend Central Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Bend Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 123
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~277 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Bend Central Elementary School
How many students attend North Bend Central Elementary School?
North Bend Central Elementary School has 277 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Bend, NE. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 279 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Bend Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Bend Central Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Bend Central Elementary School?
21.0% of students at North Bend Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Bend Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Bend Central Elementary School is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in North Bend, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Bend Central Elementary School?
North Bend Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Bend Central Elementary School rank among public schools in North Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, North Bend Central Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in North Bend, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in North Bend Central Public Schs?
Besides North Bend Central Elementary School, North Bend Central Public Schs also operates North Bend Central High School (174 students) and North Bend Central Middle School (123 students). See the North Bend Central Public Schs district page for the complete list.