- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bennington, NE
Pine Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pine Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310399002213
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pine Creek Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Bennington · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 6.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pine Creek Elementary has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Creek Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Bennington, NE.
School address
District: Bennington Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310399002213 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Pine Creek Elementary shrank from 578 students in 2022-23 to 545 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 40.6 → 41.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 310399002213 · Bennington, NE Other · MID · TRAD
556 enr · 13.9:1 · 6.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Bennington High School (1,068 students)
Pine Creek Elementary shrank from 578 students in 2022-23 to 545 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 40.6 → 41.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Pine Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bennington Hig
Bennington High School
1,068 students
- Bennington Sou
Bennington South Middle School
599 students
- This school
Pine Creek Elementary
556 students
- Anchor Pointe
Anchor Pointe Elementary
544 students
- Heritage Eleme
Heritage Elementary
436 students
- Bennington Mid
Bennington Middle School
431 students
What this shows Pine Creek Elementary reports 556 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pine Creek Elementary compares
Pine Creek Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.6% | ▼ 79% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
556
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 60% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,340
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
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 556 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Asian 4.5%
African American 4.1%
Two or More 3.2%
Largest group: White at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.7, Pine Creek Elementary is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bennington Public Schools reports $11,340 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pine Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bennington South Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anchor Pointe Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bennington Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pine Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~556 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pine Creek Elementary
How many students attend Pine Creek Elementary?
Pine Creek Elementary has 556 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bennington, NE. CCD year-over-year: 578 (2022-23) → 545 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Creek Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 3% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pine Creek Elementary?
6.6% of students at Pine Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pine Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pine Creek Elementary is White at 81.5% of enrollment, in Bennington, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pine Creek Elementary?
Pine Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Pine Creek Elementary rank among schools in Bennington?
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Creek Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Bennington, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bennington on the city page.
What other schools are in Bennington Public Schools?
Besides Pine Creek Elementary, Bennington Public Schools also operates Bennington High School (1,068 students), Bennington South Middle School (599 students), and Anchor Pointe Elementary (544 students). See the Bennington Public Schools district page for the complete list.