Enrollment
113
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.3:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+110% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.4%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Ward Prekindergarten compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Ward Prekindergarten
North Ward Prekindergarten is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Schuyler, Nebraska, enrolling 113 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.3:1 is larger than about 98% of Nebraska schools and 110% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 113 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 168 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #167, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 452 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Schuyler Community Schools spends $12,454 per pupil, 30% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Schuyler Community Schools also operates Schuyler Elementary School (715 students) and Schuyler Central High School (643 students) alongside North Ward Prekindergarten.
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 Ward Prekindergarten compares
North Ward Prekindergarten on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,454
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
Counselors0.3 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Schuyler Community Schools, which includes North Ward Prekindergarten.
$12,454
Per student
-30%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.4%
State 28.4%
Federal 14.2%
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 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
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
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 (~113 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.3:1)
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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.
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, 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.
Is North Ward Prekindergarten a good school?
North Ward Prekindergarten earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Nebraska schools. 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 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.
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