Enrollment
178
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · York, NE
Preschool Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Preschool Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317905002201
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Preschool Learning Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Nebraska schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in York · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 59.3:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 17.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Preschool Learning Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Preschool Learning Academy ranks #4 of 4 public schools in York, NE.
School address
District: York Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317905002201 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
59.3:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+339% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.5%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Preschool Learning Academy compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Preschool Learning Academy
Preschool Learning Academy is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in York, Nebraska, enrolling 178 students.
Class loads run heavy: 59.3:1 is larger than about 99% of Nebraska schools and 339% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 178 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 153 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #152, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
The surrounding York Public Schools spends $12,824 per pupil, 27% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
York Public Schools also operates York Elementary School (615 students) and York High School (498 students) alongside Preschool Learning Academy.
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 Preschool Learning Academy compares
Preschool Learning Academy on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 59.3:1 | ▲ 339% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.5% | ▼ 43% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 178 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
59.3:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
178
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.5%
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
59.3:1
students per teacher
- 339% above state mean
Top 99% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,824
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
Counselors0.0 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 82.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.2, Preschool Learning Academy is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for York Public Schools, which includes Preschool Learning Academy.
$12,824
Per student
-27%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.3%
State 19.2%
Federal 15.5%
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 Preschool Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| York High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| York Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Preschool Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~178 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~59.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Preschool Learning Academy
How many students attend Preschool Learning Academy?
Preschool Learning Academy has 178 students enrolled. It is a public school in York, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Preschool Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Preschool Learning Academy is 59.3:1, which is 339% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 278% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Preschool Learning Academy?
17.5% of students at Preschool Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Preschool Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Preschool Learning Academy is White at 82.6% of enrollment, in York, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Preschool Learning Academy?
Preschool Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Preschool Learning Academy rank among public schools in York?
By Resource Investment Index, Preschool Learning Academy ranks #4 of 4 public schools in York, 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 York on the city page.
Is Preschool Learning Academy a good school?
Preschool Learning Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 York Public Schools?
Besides Preschool Learning Academy, York Public Schools also operates York Elementary School (615 students), York High School (498 students), and York Middle School (307 students). See the York Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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