Enrollment
216
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 317284001178
Saratoga Elementary School — Lincoln, NE
Federal NCES profile for Saratoga Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 55/100.
👥 Class size 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 33
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Lincoln Public Schools · Nebraska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.8%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+97% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Saratoga Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Saratoga Elementary School reports 216 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 26% below the Nebraska state mean of 13.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 37% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 60.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 97% above the Nebraska average and 17% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 216 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 26.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lincoln Public Schools spends $14,943 per pupil district-wide, below the Nebraska average of $20,313 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 57.5% from local sources (property taxes), 30.0% from the state, and 12.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Saratoga Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nebraska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 26% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.8% | ▲ 97% | 30.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 216 | top 46% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
60.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 97% 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
10:1
students per teacher
— 26% below state mean
Top 20% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
26.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,943
per pupil, district-wide
— below Nebraska avg of $20,313
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 216 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 216 Top 46% in Nebraska — larger than 54% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 10:1 -26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 60.8% +97% vs state
NCES ID 317284001178
Student demographics
White 46.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
Two or More 16.7%
African American 9.3%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 46.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 216:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.9%
In-school suspensions 9
Out-of-school suspensions 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln Public Schools, which includes Saratoga Elementary School.
$14,943
Per student
-26%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 57.5%
State 30.0%
Federal 12.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,086
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
Similar other schools in Lincoln
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kooser Elementary School
Standard public school
929 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Roper Elementary School
Standard public school
850 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Belmont Elementary School
Standard public school
773 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Adams Elementary School
Standard public school
767 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Wysong Elementary
Standard public school
738 students 17:1 students per teacher
Maxey Elementary School
Standard public school
674 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Saratoga Elementary School
How many students attend Saratoga Elementary School?
Saratoga Elementary School has 216 students enrolled. It is a other school in LINCOLN, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saratoga Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saratoga Elementary School is 10:1, which is 26% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 37% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Saratoga Elementary School?
60.8% of students at Saratoga Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saratoga Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Saratoga Elementary School is White at 46.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in LINCOLN, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saratoga Elementary School?
Saratoga Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.