Enrollment
48
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
48:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+256% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.3%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Raymond Central Preschool compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Raymond Central Preschool
Raymond Central Preschool is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Raymond, Nebraska, enrolling 48 students.
Class loads run heavy: 48:1 is larger than about 99% of Nebraska schools and 256% 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 16.3% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Nebraska schools, with 48 enrolled.
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 32 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #30, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Raymond Central Public Schools also operates Secondary Sch at Raymond (237 students) and Intermediate School at Jr/Sr High School (155 students) alongside Raymond Central Preschool.
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 Raymond Central Preschool compares
Raymond Central Preschool on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,534
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Raymond Central Public Schools, which includes Raymond Central Preschool.
$14,534
Per student
-18%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.8%
State 19.6%
Federal 9.6%
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 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
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- 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
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 (~48 students)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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. See all public schools in Raymond on the city page.
Is Raymond Central Preschool a good school?
Raymond Central Preschool 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 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.
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