Enrollment
460
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.1%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Plattsmouth Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Plattsmouth Elementary School
Plattsmouth Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, enrolling 460 students.
At 13.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nebraska median, within a few percentage points of the 13.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 460 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 109 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
10.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 Middle School (386 students) alongside Plattsmouth 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 Plattsmouth Elementary School compares
Plattsmouth 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,180
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plattsmouth Community Schools, which includes Plattsmouth Elementary School.
$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 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
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 159
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~460 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Plattsmouth on the city page.
Is Plattsmouth Elementary School a good school?
Plattsmouth Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. 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 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.
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