- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Raymond, NE
Raymond Central Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Raymond Central Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310495002365
👥 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
Raymond Central Preschool earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Nebraska schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Raymond · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 48:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 16.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Raymond Central Preschool has class sizes larger than 99% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Raymond Central Preschool ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Raymond, NE.
School address
District: Raymond Central Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310495002365 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Raymond Central Preschool grew from 43 students in 2022-23 to 50 in 2023-24 (+16.3%).
Teacher FTE held 1.5 → 1.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 310495002365 · Raymond, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
48 enr · 48:1 · 16.3% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Secondary Sch at Raymond (237 students)
Raymond Central Preschool grew from 43 students in 2022-23 to 50 in 2023-24 (+16.3%). Teacher FTE held 1.5 → 1.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Raymond Central Preschool in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Secondary Sch
Secondary Sch at Raymond
237 students
- Intermediate S
Intermediate School at Jr/Sr High School
155 students
- Elementary Sch
Elementary Sch at Valparaiso
149 students
- Elementary Sch
Elementary School at Ceresco
134 students
- This school 48
Raymond Central Preschool
48 students
What this shows Raymond Central Preschool reports 48 students on the CCD universe file.
How Raymond Central Preschool compares
Raymond Central Preschool is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 48:1 | ▲ 256% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.3% | ▼ 47% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 48 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
48:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
48
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
48:1
students per teacher
- 256% 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
$16,167
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 89.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.3, Raymond Central Preschool is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
District finance for Raymond Central Public Schools reports $16,167 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Raymond Central Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary Sch at Raymond | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Intermediate School at Jr/Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elementary Sch at Valparaiso | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elementary School at Ceresco | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Raymond Central Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 38.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~48 students)
Frequently asked questions about Raymond Central Preschool
How many students attend Raymond Central Preschool?
Raymond Central Preschool has 48 students enrolled. It is a public school in Raymond, NE. CCD year-over-year: 43 (2022-23) → 50 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raymond Central Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Raymond Central Preschool is 48:1, which is 256% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 206% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Raymond Central Preschool?
16.3% of students at Raymond Central Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Raymond Central Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Raymond Central Preschool is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Raymond, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Raymond Central Preschool?
Raymond Central Preschool 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 Raymond Central Preschool rank among public schools in Raymond?
By Resource Investment Index, Raymond Central Preschool ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Raymond, 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 Raymond Central Public Schools?
Besides Raymond Central Preschool, Raymond Central Public Schools also operates Secondary Sch at Raymond (237 students), Intermediate School at Jr/Sr High School (155 students), and Elementary Sch at Valparaiso (149 students). See the Raymond Central Public Schools district page for the complete list.