Enrollment
36
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Platte, NE
Osgood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Osgood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310002201837
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Osgood Elementary School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Nebraska.
- #8 of 9
- schools in North Platte · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 36:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Osgood Elementary School has class sizes larger than 99% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Osgood Elementary School ranks #8 of 9 schools in North Platte, NE.
School address
District: North Platte Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310002201837 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
36:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+167% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.9%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Osgood Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Osgood Elementary School
Osgood Elementary School is a small combined-grade school in North Platte, Nebraska, enrolling 36 students.
Class loads run heavy: 36:1 is larger than about 99% of Nebraska schools and 167% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 38.9% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Nebraska schools, with 36 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 27 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #26, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
The surrounding North Platte Public Schools spends $12,692 per pupil, 28% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
North Platte Public Schools also operates North Platte High School (1,145 students) and Adams Middle School (513 students) alongside Osgood 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 Osgood Elementary School compares
Osgood 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 | 36:1 | ▲ 167% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▲ 26% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 36 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
36:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
36
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
36:1
students per teacher
- 167% above state mean
Top 99% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,692
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
Counselors0.0 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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Platte Public Schools, which includes Osgood Elementary School.
$12,692
Per student
-28%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.4%
State 29.0%
Federal 15.6%
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 Osgood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Platte High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adams Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Osgood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~36 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~36:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Osgood Elementary School
How many students attend Osgood Elementary School?
Osgood Elementary School has 36 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Platte, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Osgood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Osgood Elementary School is 36:1, which is 167% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 129% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Osgood Elementary School?
38.9% of students at Osgood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Osgood Elementary School?
Osgood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Osgood Elementary School rank among schools in North Platte?
By Resource Investment Index, Osgood Elementary School ranks #8 of 9 schools in North Platte, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in North Platte on the city page.
Is Osgood Elementary School a good school?
Osgood Elementary School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Nebraska. 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 North Platte Public Schools?
Besides Osgood Elementary School, North Platte Public Schools also operates North Platte High School (1,145 students), Adams Middle School (513 students), and Jefferson Elementary School (329 students). See the North Platte Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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