Enrollment
106
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Osmond, NE
Osmond Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Osmond Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317503001459
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Osmond Elementary School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Nebraska schools.
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 7.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 106
- students enrolled
Osmond Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Osmond Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317503001459 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.9%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Osmond Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Osmond Elementary School
Osmond Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Osmond, Nebraska, enrolling 106 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.9% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the Nebraska average.
Enrollment of 106 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 47 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #14.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 106 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district, Osmond Community Schools, also runs Osmond High School (80 students).
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 Osmond Elementary School compares
Osmond 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.9% | ▼ 74% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 106 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
106
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 72% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,865
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $17,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 106 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 93.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: White at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Osmond Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Osmond Community Schools, which includes Osmond Elementary School.
$20,865
Per student
+18%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.8%
State 16.7%
Federal 9.4%
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 Osmond Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osmond High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Osmond Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~106 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Osmond Elementary School
How many students attend Osmond Elementary School?
Osmond Elementary School has 106 students enrolled. It is a public school in Osmond, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Osmond Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Osmond Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Osmond Elementary School?
7.9% of students at Osmond Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Osmond Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Osmond Elementary School is White at 93.4% of enrollment, in Osmond, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Osmond Elementary School?
Osmond Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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).
Is Osmond Elementary School a good school?
Osmond Elementary School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of 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 Osmond Community Schools?
Besides Osmond Elementary School, Osmond Community Schools also operates Osmond High School (80 students). See the Osmond Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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