- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plainview, NE
Plainview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Plainview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317557001497
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plainview Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 207
- students enrolled
Plainview Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Plainview Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317557001497 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Plainview Elementary School grew from 203 students in 2022-23 to 215 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE held 15.3 → 15.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 317557001497 · Plainview, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
207 enr · 13.8:1 · 40.4% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Plainview Secondary School (151 students)
Plainview Elementary School grew from 203 students in 2022-23 to 215 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE held 15.3 → 15.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
How Plainview Elementary School compares
Plainview Elementary School is a growing 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▲ 31% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 207 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
207
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,532
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
White 94.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, Plainview Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Plainview Public Schools reports $16,532 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Plainview Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainview Secondary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plainview Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~207 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Plainview Elementary School
How many students attend Plainview Elementary School?
Plainview Elementary School has 207 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plainview, NE. CCD year-over-year: 203 (2022-23) → 215 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plainview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plainview Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 2% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Plainview Elementary School?
40.4% of students at Plainview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plainview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Plainview Elementary School is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in Plainview, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plainview Elementary School?
Plainview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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).
What other schools are in Plainview Public Schools?
Besides Plainview Elementary School, Plainview Public Schools also operates Plainview Secondary School (151 students). See the Plainview Public Schools district page for the complete list.