Enrollment
168
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 310011200494
Platte Center Elementary School — Platte Center, NE
Federal NCES profile for Platte Center Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 54/100.
👥 Class size 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 50
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: Lakeview Community 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.
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.1%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Platte Center Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Platte Center Elementary School reports 168 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 11.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% above the Nebraska state mean of 13.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 48.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 56% above the Nebraska average and 7% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 240 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 20.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lakeview Community Schools spends $18,597 per pupil district-wide, below the Nebraska average of $20,313 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 76.7% from local sources (property taxes), 14.3% from the state, and 9.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-), calculated from 4 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 Platte Center Elementary School 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▲ 56% | 30.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 168 | top 38% | — | — |
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.
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 56% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
— 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
20.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,597
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
Counselors0.7 FTE
Per 240 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.
Overview
Enrollment 168 Top 38% in Nebraska — larger than 62% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Students per teacher 14.2:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 48.1% +56% vs state
NCES ID 310011200494
Student demographics
White 63.7%
Hispanic or Latino 34.5%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 63.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.7
Students per counselor 240:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakeview Community Schools, which includes Platte Center Elementary School.
$18,597
Per student
-8%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 76.7%
State 14.3%
Federal 9.0%
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
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
Educator & family resources
In-depth guides on understanding NCES data, school choice, and education funding.
Understanding NCES data
How CCD, CRDC and EDFacts feed every public-school number you see.
Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Platte Center Elementary School
How many students attend Platte Center Elementary School?
Platte Center Elementary School has 168 students enrolled. It is a other school in PLATTE CENTER, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Platte Center Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Platte Center Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Platte Center Elementary School?
48.1% of students at Platte Center Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Platte Center Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Platte Center Elementary School is White at 63.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in PLATTE CENTER, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Platte Center Elementary School?
Platte Center Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.