- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Preschool Learning Academy held near 198 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 317905002201 · York, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
178 enr · 59.3:1 · 17.5% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: York Elementary School (615 students)
Preschool Learning Academy held near 198 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Preschool Learning Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- York Elementar
York Elementary School
615 students
- York High Scho
York High School
498 students
- York Middle Sc
York Middle School
307 students
- This school 178
Preschool Learning Academy
178 students
What this shows Preschool Learning Academy reports 178 students on the CCD universe file.
How Preschool Learning Academy compares
Preschool Learning Academy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,484
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
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.
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
District finance for York Public Schools reports $12,484 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~178 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 189 (2022-23) → 198 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.