Enrollment
22
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 310534002282
Pathways Beyond/Early Steps to Success Building — Columbus, NE
Federal NCES profile for Pathways Beyond/Early Steps to Success Building, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Columbus Public Schools · Nebraska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Pathways Beyond/Early Steps to Success Building reports 22 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
On the finance side, the surrounding Columbus Public Schools spends $14,070 per pupil district-wide, below the Nebraska average of $20,313 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 51.5% from local sources (property taxes), 38.1% from the state, and 10.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pathways Beyond/Early Steps to Success Building compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nebraska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 22 | top 3% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Funding equity
$14,070
per pupil, district-wide
— below Nebraska avg of $20,313
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 22 Top 3% in Nebraska — larger than 97% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 310534002282
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.4%
White 13.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Columbus Public Schools, which includes Pathways Beyond/Early Steps to Success Building.
$14,070
Per student
-31%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 51.5%
State 38.1%
Federal 10.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,166
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
Similar other schools in Columbus
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Shell Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
373 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Centennial Elementary School
Standard public school
353 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Lost Creek Elementary Sch
Standard public school
318 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
North Park Elementary
Standard public school
304 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Emerson Elementary School
Standard public school
286 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
West Park Elementary
Standard public school
215 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Pathways Beyond/Early Steps to Success Building
How many students attend Pathways Beyond/Early Steps to Success Building?
Pathways Beyond/Early Steps to Success Building has 22 students enrolled. It is a other school in COLUMBUS, NE.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pathways Beyond/Early Steps to Success Building?
The largest demographic group at Pathways Beyond/Early Steps to Success Building is Hispanic or Latino at 86.4%. The school serves a student body in COLUMBUS, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pathways Beyond/Early Steps to Success Building?
Pathways Beyond/Early Steps to Success Building has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.