Enrollment
159
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plattsmouth, NE
Plattsmouth Early Childhood
Federal NCES profile for Plattsmouth Early Childhood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317566000429
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plattsmouth Early Childhood earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Nebraska schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Plattsmouth · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 64.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Plattsmouth Early Childhood has class sizes larger than 97% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plattsmouth Early Childhood ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Plattsmouth, NE.
School address
District: Plattsmouth Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317566000429 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+68% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.7%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+109% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Plattsmouth Early Childhood compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Plattsmouth Early Childhood
Plattsmouth Early Childhood is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, enrolling 159 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.7:1 is larger than about 97% of Nebraska schools and 68% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 64.7% of students qualify for free meals, 109% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 159 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 41/100).
The surrounding Plattsmouth Community Schools spends $14,180 per pupil, 20% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Plattsmouth Community Schools also operates Plattsmouth High School (474 students) and Plattsmouth Elementary School (460 students) alongside Plattsmouth Early Childhood.
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 Plattsmouth Early Childhood compares
Plattsmouth Early Childhood on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.7:1 | ▲ 68% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.7% | ▲ 109% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 159 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
159
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 109% 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
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 68% above state mean
Top 97% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$14,180
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
Counselors0.0 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
- 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 74.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 4.4%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Plattsmouth Early Childhood is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plattsmouth Community Schools, which includes Plattsmouth Early Childhood.
$14,180
Per student
-20%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.1%
State 37.7%
Federal 15.1%
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 Plattsmouth Early Childhood Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plattsmouth High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plattsmouth Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plattsmouth Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plattsmouth Early Childhood's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~159 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Plattsmouth Early Childhood
How many students attend Plattsmouth Early Childhood?
Plattsmouth Early Childhood has 159 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plattsmouth, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plattsmouth Early Childhood?
The student-teacher ratio at Plattsmouth Early Childhood is 22.7:1, which is 68% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Plattsmouth Early Childhood?
64.7% of students at Plattsmouth Early Childhood are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plattsmouth Early Childhood?
The largest demographic group at Plattsmouth Early Childhood is White at 74.8% of enrollment, in Plattsmouth, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plattsmouth Early Childhood?
Plattsmouth Early Childhood has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Plattsmouth Early Childhood rank among public schools in Plattsmouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Plattsmouth Early Childhood ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Plattsmouth, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Plattsmouth on the city page.
Is Plattsmouth Early Childhood a good school?
Plattsmouth Early Childhood earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Plattsmouth Community Schools?
Besides Plattsmouth Early Childhood, Plattsmouth Community Schools also operates Plattsmouth High School (474 students), Plattsmouth Elementary School (460 students), and Plattsmouth Middle School (386 students). See the Plattsmouth Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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