- Enrollment
- 91
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Osceola, NE
Osceola Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Osceola Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317500001457
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Osceola Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Osceola · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Osceola Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Osceola Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Osceola, NE.
School address
District: Osceola Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317500001457 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Osceola Elementary School held near 116 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 10.7 → 10.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 317500001457 · Osceola, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
120 enr · 12:1 · 28.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Osceola High School (91 students)
Osceola Elementary School held near 116 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 10.7 → 10.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Osceola Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Osceola Elementary School
120 students
- Osceola High S
Osceola High School
91 students
- Osceola Middle 39
Osceola Middle School
39 students
What this shows Osceola Elementary School reports 120 students on the CCD universe file.
How Osceola Elementary School compares
Osceola Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 7% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 120 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
120
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 39% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
4.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$20,283
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.8%
Two or More 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.5, Osceola Elementary School is about as mixed as the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
District finance for Osceola Public Schools reports $20,283 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Osceola Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osceola High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Osceola Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Osceola Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- 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 (~120 students)
Frequently asked questions about Osceola Elementary School
How many students attend Osceola Elementary School?
Osceola Elementary School has 120 students enrolled. It is a public school in Osceola, NE. CCD year-over-year: 119 (2022-23) → 116 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Osceola Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Osceola Elementary School is 12:1, which is 11% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Osceola Elementary School?
28.6% of students at Osceola Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Osceola Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Osceola Elementary School is White at 80.8% of enrollment, in Osceola, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Osceola Elementary School?
Osceola Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Osceola Elementary School rank among public schools in Osceola?
By Resource Investment Index, Osceola Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Osceola, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Osceola Public Schools?
Besides Osceola Elementary School, Osceola Public Schools also operates Osceola High School (91 students) and Osceola Middle School (39 students). See the Osceola Public Schools district page for the complete list.