Enrollment
409
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beatrice, NE
Paddock Lane School
Federal NCES profile for Paddock Lane School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310360000063
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paddock Lane School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Beatrice · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 50.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Paddock Lane School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paddock Lane School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Beatrice, NE.
School address
District: Beatrice Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310360000063 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.1%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Paddock Lane School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Paddock Lane School
Paddock Lane School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Beatrice, Nebraska, enrolling 409 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 50.1% of students qualify for free meals, 62% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 409 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 100 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #60.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 409 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Beatrice Public Schools spends $12,596 per pupil, 29% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Beatrice Public Schools also operates Beatrice High School (627 students) and Beatrice Middle School (466 students) alongside Paddock Lane 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 Paddock Lane School compares
Paddock Lane 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.1% | ▲ 62% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,596
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 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beatrice Public Schools, which includes Paddock Lane School.
$12,596
Per student
-29%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.9%
State 33.3%
Federal 13.8%
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 Paddock Lane School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beatrice Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stoddard Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beatrice Community Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paddock Lane School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~409 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Paddock Lane School
How many students attend Paddock Lane School?
Paddock Lane School has 409 students enrolled. It is a public school in Beatrice, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paddock Lane School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paddock Lane School is 14.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paddock Lane School?
50.1% of students at Paddock Lane School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paddock Lane School?
Paddock Lane School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Paddock Lane School rank among schools in Beatrice?
By Resource Investment Index, Paddock Lane School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Beatrice, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Beatrice on the city page.
Is Paddock Lane School a good school?
Paddock Lane School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. 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 Beatrice Public Schools?
Besides Paddock Lane School, Beatrice Public Schools also operates Beatrice High School (627 students), Beatrice Middle School (466 students), and Stoddard Elementary School (217 students). See the Beatrice Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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