Enrollment
299
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.6%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northfield Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northfield Elementary School
Northfield Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Gering, Nebraska, enrolling 299 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 56.6% of students qualify for free meals, 83% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 299 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 76 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #17.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (41%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 299 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Gering Public Schools spends $11,171 per pupil, 37% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Gering Public Schools also operates Gering High School (546 students) and Gering Junior High School (408 students) alongside Northfield 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 Northfield Elementary School compares
Northfield 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,171
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gering Public Schools, which includes Northfield Elementary School.
$11,171
Per student
-37%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.9%
State 44.9%
Federal 11.3%
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 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
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- 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
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 (~299 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Northfield Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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