- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Schuyler, NE
North Ward Prekindergarten
Federal NCES profile for North Ward Prekindergarten, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317645002217
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Ward Prekindergarten earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Nebraska schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Schuyler · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.3:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 22.4%
- free-lunch eligible
North Ward Prekindergarten has class sizes larger than 98% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Ward Prekindergarten ranks #5 of 5 schools in Schuyler, NE.
School address
District: Schuyler Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317645002217 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
North Ward Prekindergarten grew from 98 students in 2022-23 to 106 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 4.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 317645002217 · Schuyler, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
113 enr · 28.3:1 · 22.4% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Schuyler Elementary School (715 students)
North Ward Prekindergarten grew from 98 students in 2022-23 to 106 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 4.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
North Ward Prekindergarten in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Schuyler Eleme
Schuyler Elementary School
715 students
- Schuyler Centr
Schuyler Central High School
643 students
- Schuyler Middl
Schuyler Middle School
400 students
- This school 113
North Ward Prekindergarten
113 students
- Schuyler Heads 75
Schuyler Headstart
75 students
- Dual Language 56
Dual Language School
56 students
What this shows North Ward Prekindergarten reports 113 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Ward Prekindergarten compares
North Ward Prekindergarten 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 | 28.3:1 | ▲ 110% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.4% | ▼ 28% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 113 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.3:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
113
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
28.3:1
students per teacher
- 110% above state mean
Top 98% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,008
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.4%
White 6.2%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.6, North Ward Prekindergarten is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
District finance for Schuyler Community Schools reports $13,008 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Ward Prekindergarten Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schuyler Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Schuyler Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Schuyler Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Schuyler Headstart | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dual Language School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Ward Prekindergarten's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 75:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 56
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~113 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Ward Prekindergarten
How many students attend North Ward Prekindergarten?
North Ward Prekindergarten has 113 students enrolled. It is a public school in Schuyler, NE. CCD year-over-year: 98 (2022-23) → 106 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Ward Prekindergarten?
The student-teacher ratio at North Ward Prekindergarten is 28.3:1, which is 110% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 80% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Ward Prekindergarten?
22.4% of students at North Ward Prekindergarten are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Ward Prekindergarten?
The largest demographic group at North Ward Prekindergarten is Hispanic or Latino at 89.4% of enrollment, in Schuyler, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Ward Prekindergarten?
North Ward Prekindergarten has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Ward Prekindergarten rank among schools in Schuyler?
By Resource Investment Index, North Ward Prekindergarten ranks #5 of 5 schools in Schuyler, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Schuyler on the city page.
What other schools are in Schuyler Community Schools?
Besides North Ward Prekindergarten, Schuyler Community Schools also operates Schuyler Elementary School (715 students), Schuyler Central High School (643 students), and Schuyler Middle School (400 students). See the Schuyler Community Schools district page for the complete list.