- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lincoln, NE
Pyrtle Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pyrtle Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317284001172
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pyrtle Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #21 of 45
- schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 22.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pyrtle Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pyrtle Elementary School ranks #21 of 45 schools in Lincoln, NE.
School address
District: Lincoln Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317284001172 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Pyrtle Elementary School held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.8 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 317284001172 · Lincoln, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
449 enr · 14.5:1 · 22.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwest High School (2,110 students)
Pyrtle Elementary School held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.8 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Pyrtle Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwest High
Southwest High School
2,110 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
2,086 students
- Lincoln East H
Lincoln East High School
1,982 students
- North Star Hig
North Star High School
1,927 students
- Lincoln Southe
Lincoln Southeast High School
1,848 students
- This school 449
Pyrtle Elementary School
449 students
What this shows Pyrtle Elementary School reports 449 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pyrtle Elementary School compares
Pyrtle 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.1% | ▼ 28% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 65% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.1%
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
$13,573
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 449 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 3.1%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, Pyrtle Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lincoln Public Schools reports $13,573 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pyrtle Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Star High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Southeast High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pyrtle Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,086
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~449 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pyrtle Elementary School
How many students attend Pyrtle Elementary School?
Pyrtle Elementary School has 449 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lincoln, NE. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pyrtle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pyrtle Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 7% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pyrtle Elementary School?
22.1% of students at Pyrtle Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pyrtle Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pyrtle Elementary School is White at 78.0% of enrollment, in Lincoln, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pyrtle Elementary School?
Pyrtle Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pyrtle Elementary School rank among schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Pyrtle Elementary School ranks #21 of 45 schools in Lincoln, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lincoln on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln Public Schools?
Besides Pyrtle Elementary School, Lincoln Public Schools also operates Southwest High School (2,110 students), Lincoln High School (2,086 students), and Lincoln East High School (1,982 students). See the Lincoln Public Schools district page for the complete list.