Enrollment
376
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Broken Bow, NE
North Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310001101861
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Park Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Broken Bow · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Park Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Park Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Broken Bow, NE.
School address
District: Broken Bow Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310001101861 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.0%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Park Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Park Elementary School
North Park Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Broken Bow, Nebraska, enrolling 376 students.
At 13.9:1, 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 runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 376 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 151 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #70.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 501 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Broken Bow Public Schools spends $12,898 per pupil, 27% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Broken Bow Public Schools also operates Broken Bow High School (234 students) and Broken Bow Middle School (166 students) alongside North Park Elementary School.
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 North Park Elementary School compares
North Park 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▲ 29% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 60% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,898
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
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
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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
White 80.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, North Park Elementary School is about as mixed as the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Broken Bow Public Schools, which includes North Park Elementary School.
$12,898
Per student
-27%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.9%
State 17.5%
Federal 6.5%
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 North Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broken Bow High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broken Bow Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Discoveries Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Services | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to North Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~376 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Park Elementary School
How many students attend North Park Elementary School?
North Park Elementary School has 376 students enrolled. It is a public school in Broken Bow, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Park Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 3% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Park Elementary School?
40.0% of students at North Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Park Elementary School is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in Broken Bow, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Park Elementary School?
North Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 North Park Elementary School rank among public schools in Broken Bow?
By Resource Investment Index, North Park Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Broken Bow, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Broken Bow on the city page.
Is North Park Elementary School a good school?
North Park Elementary School earns 50/100 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 Broken Bow Public Schools?
Besides North Park Elementary School, Broken Bow Public Schools also operates Broken Bow High School (234 students), Broken Bow Middle School (166 students), and New Discoveries Preschool (73 students). See the Broken Bow Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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