Enrollment
200
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pleasanton, NE
Pleasanton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pleasanton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317569001526
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasanton Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Nebraska schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 17.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 200
- students enrolled
Pleasanton Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Pleasanton Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317569001526 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.6%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pleasanton Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pleasanton Elementary School
Pleasanton Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Pleasanton, Nebraska, enrolling 200 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 200 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 158 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #142, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 400 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Pleasanton Public Schools spends $12,370 per pupil, 30% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Its district, Pleasanton Public Schools, also runs Pleasanton High School (131 students).
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 Pleasanton Elementary School compares
Pleasanton 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.6% | ▼ 43% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 200 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
200
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 85% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,370
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 97.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Largest group: White at 97.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.9, Pleasanton Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pleasanton Public Schools, which includes Pleasanton Elementary School.
$12,370
Per student
-30%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 76.1%
State 17.1%
Federal 6.7%
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 Pleasanton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasanton High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasanton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~200 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pleasanton Elementary School
How many students attend Pleasanton Elementary School?
Pleasanton Elementary School has 200 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pleasanton, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasanton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasanton Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 24% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pleasanton Elementary School?
17.6% of students at Pleasanton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasanton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pleasanton Elementary School is White at 97.5% of enrollment, in Pleasanton, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasanton Elementary School?
Pleasanton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Pleasanton Elementary School a good school?
Pleasanton Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Nebraska schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Pleasanton Public Schools?
Besides Pleasanton Elementary School, Pleasanton Public Schools also operates Pleasanton High School (131 students). See the Pleasanton Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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