- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lincoln, NE
Rousseau Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rousseau Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317284001176
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rousseau Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Nebraska schools.
- #32 of 45
- schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 32.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Rousseau Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rousseau Elementary School ranks #32 of 45 schools in Lincoln, NE.
School address
District: Lincoln Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317284001176 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Rousseau Elementary School held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.6 → 40.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 317284001176 · Lincoln, NE Other · MID · TRAD
587 enr · 15.4:1 · 32.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwest High School (2,110 students)
Rousseau Elementary School held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.6 → 40.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Rousseau 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 587
Rousseau Elementary School
587 students
What this shows Rousseau Elementary School reports 587 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rousseau Elementary School compares
Rousseau 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.7% | ▲ 6% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 587 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
587
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 75% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 587 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 11.6%
African American 5.5%
Asian 3.6%
Largest group: White at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Rousseau 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 Rousseau Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Star High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Southeast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rousseau 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 (~587 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rousseau Elementary School
How many students attend Rousseau Elementary School?
Rousseau Elementary School has 587 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lincoln, NE. CCD year-over-year: 566 (2022-23) → 558 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rousseau Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rousseau Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rousseau Elementary School?
32.7% of students at Rousseau Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rousseau Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rousseau Elementary School is White at 64.6% of enrollment, in Lincoln, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rousseau Elementary School?
Rousseau Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
How does Rousseau Elementary School rank among schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Rousseau Elementary School ranks #32 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 Rousseau 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.