- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hastings, NE
Raymond a Watson Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Raymond a Watson Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317158001057
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Raymond a Watson Elem School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #2 of 8
- schools in Hastings · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Raymond a Watson Elem School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Raymond a Watson Elem School ranks #2 of 8 schools in Hastings, NE.
School address
District: Hastings Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317158001057 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Raymond a Watson Elem School held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 317158001057 · Hastings, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 12.4:1 · 29.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Hastings Senior High School (991 students)
Raymond a Watson Elem School held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Raymond a Watson Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hastings Senio
Hastings Senior High School
991 students
- Hastings Middl
Hastings Middle School
757 students
- Morton Early L
Morton Early Learning Center
501 students
- Hawthorne Elem 343
Hawthorne Elementary School
343 students
- This school 336
Raymond a Watson Elem School
336 students
- Longfellow Ele 305
Longfellow Elementary School
305 students
What this shows Raymond a Watson Elem School reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Raymond a Watson Elem School compares
Raymond a Watson Elem 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 6% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 44% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,831
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 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 1.5%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Raymond a Watson Elem School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hastings Public Schools reports $13,831 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Raymond a Watson Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hastings Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morton Early Learning Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Raymond a Watson Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 38.5:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~336 students)
Frequently asked questions about Raymond a Watson Elem School
How many students attend Raymond a Watson Elem School?
Raymond a Watson Elem School has 336 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hastings, NE. CCD year-over-year: 332 (2022-23) → 337 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raymond a Watson Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Raymond a Watson Elem School is 12.4:1, which is 8% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Raymond a Watson Elem School?
29.2% of students at Raymond a Watson Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Raymond a Watson Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Raymond a Watson Elem School is White at 66.4% of enrollment, in Hastings, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Raymond a Watson Elem School?
Raymond a Watson Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Raymond a Watson Elem School rank among schools in Hastings?
By Resource Investment Index, Raymond a Watson Elem School ranks #2 of 8 schools in Hastings, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hastings on the city page.
What other schools are in Hastings Public Schools?
Besides Raymond a Watson Elem School, Hastings Public Schools also operates Hastings Senior High School (991 students), Hastings Middle School (757 students), and Morton Early Learning Center (501 students). See the Hastings Public Schools district page for the complete list.