Enrollment
168
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Platte Center, NE
Platte Center Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Platte Center Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310011200494
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Platte Center Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Nebraska schools.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 168
- students enrolled
Platte Center Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lakeview Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310011200494 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+13% 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
What stands out at Platte Center Elementary School
Platte Center Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Platte Center, Nebraska, enrolling 168 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 48.1% of students qualify for free meals, 56% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 168 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 94 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #51.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 240 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Lakeview Community Schools spends $13,841 per pupil, 22% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lakeview Community Schools also operates Shell Creek Elementary School (373 students) and Lakeview High School (344 students) alongside Platte Center Elementary 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 Platte Center Elementary School compares
Platte Center Elementary 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▲ 56% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 168 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
168
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,841
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.7 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
- 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, Platte Center Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakeview Community Schools, which includes Platte Center Elementary School.
$13,841
Per student
-22%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Platte Center Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Creek Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Junior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Platte Center Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~168 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Next steps
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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 public 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 15.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, 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 53/100 (higher 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).
Is Platte Center Elementary School a good school?
Platte Center Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Nebraska schools. 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 Lakeview Community Schools?
Besides Platte Center Elementary School, Lakeview Community Schools also operates Shell Creek Elementary School (373 students), Lakeview High School (344 students), and Lakeview Junior High School (152 students). See the Lakeview Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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