- Enrollment
- 111
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Red Cloud, NE
Red Cloud Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Red Cloud Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317599001550
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Cloud Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 187
- students enrolled
Red Cloud Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Red Cloud Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317599001550 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Red Cloud Elementary School grew from 163 students in 2022-23 to 177 in 2023-24 (+8.6%).
Teacher FTE held 14.4 → 14.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 317599001550 · Red Cloud, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
187 enr · 13.4:1 · 45.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Red Cloud High School (111 students)
Red Cloud Elementary School grew from 163 students in 2022-23 to 177 in 2023-24 (+8.6%). Teacher FTE held 14.4 → 14.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
How Red Cloud Elementary School compares
Red Cloud Elementary School 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▲ 47% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 187 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
187
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 56% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.2%
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
$18,985
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Red Cloud Elementary School is about as mixed as the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
District finance for Red Cloud Community Schools reports $18,985 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Red Cloud Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Cloud High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Cloud Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~187 students)
Frequently asked questions about Red Cloud Elementary School
How many students attend Red Cloud Elementary School?
Red Cloud Elementary School has 187 students enrolled. It is a public school in Red Cloud, NE. CCD year-over-year: 163 (2022-23) → 177 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Cloud Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Cloud Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 15% 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 Red Cloud Elementary School?
45.4% of students at Red Cloud Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Cloud Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Red Cloud Elementary School is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Red Cloud, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Cloud Elementary School?
Red Cloud Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Red Cloud Community Schools?
Besides Red Cloud Elementary School, Red Cloud Community Schools also operates Red Cloud High School (111 students). See the Red Cloud Community Schools district page for the complete list.