Enrollment
113
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 317645002217
North Ward Prekindergarten — Schuyler, NE
Federal NCES profile for North Ward Prekindergarten, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 14/100.
👥 Class size 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Schuyler Community Schools · Nebraska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
+80% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
North Ward Prekindergarten reports 113 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 4.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 80% above the Nebraska state mean of 13.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 54% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 22.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 28% below the Nebraska average and 57% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 452 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Schuyler Community Schools spends $14,300 per pupil district-wide, below the Nebraska average of $20,313 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 57.4% from local sources (property taxes), 28.4% from the state, and 14.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Ward Prekindergarten compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nebraska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.5:1 | ▲ 80% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.4% | ▼ 28% | 30.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 113 | top 24% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
24.5:1
students per teacher
— 80% above state mean
Top 98% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,300
per pupil, district-wide
— below Nebraska avg of $20,313
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Per 452 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Enrollment 113 Top 24% in Nebraska — larger than 76% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 4.0
Students per teacher 24.5:1 +80% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 22.4% -28% vs state
NCES ID 317645002217
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.3
Students per counselor 452:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Schuyler Community Schools, which includes North Ward Prekindergarten.
$14,300
Per student
-30%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 91:1
- Enrollment
- 56
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
Similar other schools in Schuyler
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Schuyler Elementary School
Standard public school
715 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Schuyler Headstart
Standard public school
75 students 91:1 students per teacher
Dual Language School
Standard public school
56 students 14:1 students per teacher
Schuyler Elementary-Fisher'S
Standard public school
31 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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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 other school in SCHUYLER, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Ward Prekindergarten?
The student-teacher ratio at North Ward Prekindergarten is 24.5:1, which is 80% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in SCHUYLER, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Ward Prekindergarten?
North Ward Prekindergarten has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.