- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plattsmouth, NE
Plattsmouth Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Plattsmouth Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317566000426
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plattsmouth Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Plattsmouth · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Plattsmouth Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plattsmouth Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Plattsmouth, NE.
School address
District: Plattsmouth Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317566000426 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Plattsmouth Elementary School held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 317566000426 · Plattsmouth, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 13.5:1 · 42.1% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Plattsmouth High School (474 students)
Plattsmouth Elementary School held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Plattsmouth Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plattsmouth Hi
Plattsmouth High School
474 students
- This school
Plattsmouth Elementary School
460 students
- Plattsmouth Mi
Plattsmouth Middle School
386 students
- Plattsmouth Ea 159
Plattsmouth Early Childhood
159 students
What this shows Plattsmouth Elementary School reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plattsmouth Elementary School compares
Plattsmouth Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▲ 36% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 57% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,084
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.2, Plattsmouth Elementary School is about as mixed as the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Plattsmouth Community Schools reports $14,084 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Plattsmouth Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plattsmouth High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plattsmouth Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plattsmouth Early Childhood | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plattsmouth Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 159
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~460 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plattsmouth Elementary School
How many students attend Plattsmouth Elementary School?
Plattsmouth Elementary School has 460 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plattsmouth, NE. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plattsmouth Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plattsmouth Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 0% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Plattsmouth Elementary School?
42.1% of students at Plattsmouth Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plattsmouth Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Plattsmouth Elementary School is White at 80.7% of enrollment, in Plattsmouth, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plattsmouth Elementary School?
Plattsmouth Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Plattsmouth Elementary School rank among public schools in Plattsmouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Plattsmouth Elementary School ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in Plattsmouth Community Schools?
Besides Plattsmouth Elementary School, Plattsmouth Community Schools also operates Plattsmouth High School (474 students), Plattsmouth Middle School (386 students), and Plattsmouth Early Childhood (159 students). See the Plattsmouth Community Schools district page for the complete list.