- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gering, NE
Northfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310009801003
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northfield Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Gering · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 56.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Northfield Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northfield Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Gering, NE.
School address
District: Gering Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310009801003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Northfield Elementary School grew from 244 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (+15.2%).
Teacher FTE held 20.3 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 310009801003 · Gering, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 14.9:1 · 56.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Gering High School (546 students)
Northfield Elementary School grew from 244 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (+15.2%). Teacher FTE held 20.3 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Northfield Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gering High Sc
Gering High School
546 students
- Gering Junior
Gering Junior High School
408 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
319 students
- Geil Elementar
Geil Elementary School
305 students
- This school
Northfield Elementary School
299 students
- Gering Early C 99
Gering Early Childhood Program
99 students
What this shows Northfield Elementary School reports 299 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northfield Elementary School compares
Northfield Elementary School 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.6% | ▲ 83% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 70% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,616
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.8%
Hispanic or Latino 41.1%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Northfield Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gering Public Schools reports $11,616 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northfield Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gering High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gering Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Geil Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gering Early Childhood Program | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northfield Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 49.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~299 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northfield Elementary School
How many students attend Northfield Elementary School?
Northfield Elementary School has 299 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gering, NE. CCD year-over-year: 244 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northfield Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northfield Elementary School?
56.6% of students at Northfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northfield Elementary School is White at 51.8% of enrollment, in Gering, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northfield Elementary School?
Northfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northfield Elementary School rank among schools in Gering?
By Resource Investment Index, Northfield Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Gering, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gering on the city page.
What other schools are in Gering Public Schools?
Besides Northfield Elementary School, Gering Public Schools also operates Gering High School (546 students), Gering Junior High School (408 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (319 students). See the Gering Public Schools district page for the complete list.