Enrollment
31
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Schuyler, NE
Schuyler Elementary-Fisher's
Federal NCES profile for Schuyler Elementary-Fisher's, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 74/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317645000446
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schuyler Elementary-Fisher's earns 74/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Nebraska.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Schuyler · Resource Index
- 74
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.8:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Schuyler Elementary-Fisher's has class sizes smaller than 91% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schuyler Elementary-Fisher's ranks #1 of 5 schools in Schuyler, NE.
School address
District: Schuyler Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317645000446 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.8:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.7%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Schuyler Elementary-Fisher's compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Schuyler Elementary-Fisher's
Schuyler Elementary-Fisher's is a small combined-grade school in Schuyler, Nebraska, enrolling 31 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.8:1, Schuyler Elementary-Fisher's is leaner than roughly 91% of Nebraska schools and 42% under the state's 13.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 45.7% of students qualify for free meals, 48% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Nebraska schools, with 31 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (45%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 124 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Schuyler Community Schools spends $12,454 per pupil, 30% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Schuyler Community Schools also operates Schuyler Elementary School (715 students) and Schuyler Central High School (643 students) alongside Schuyler Elementary-Fisher's.
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 Schuyler Elementary-Fisher's compares
Schuyler Elementary-Fisher's on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.8:1 | ▼ 42% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▲ 48% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 31 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
31
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 9% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,454
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 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
Hispanic or Latino 48.4%
White 45.2%
Two or More 6.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Schuyler Elementary-Fisher's is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Schuyler Community Schools, which includes Schuyler Elementary-Fisher's.
$12,454
Per student
-30%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.4%
State 28.4%
Federal 14.2%
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 Schuyler Elementary-Fisher's Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schuyler Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Schuyler Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Schuyler Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Ward Prekindergarten | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Schuyler Headstart | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Schuyler Elementary-Fisher's's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 75:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~31 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Schuyler Elementary-Fisher's
How many students attend Schuyler Elementary-Fisher's?
Schuyler Elementary-Fisher's has 31 students enrolled. It is a public school in Schuyler, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schuyler Elementary-Fisher's?
The student-teacher ratio at Schuyler Elementary-Fisher's is 7.8:1, which is 42% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 50% 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 Schuyler Elementary-Fisher's?
45.7% of students at Schuyler Elementary-Fisher's are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Schuyler Elementary-Fisher's?
The largest demographic group at Schuyler Elementary-Fisher's is Hispanic or Latino at 48.4% of enrollment, in Schuyler, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schuyler Elementary-Fisher's?
Schuyler Elementary-Fisher's has a Resource Investment Index of 74/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Schuyler Elementary-Fisher's rank among schools in Schuyler?
By Resource Investment Index, Schuyler Elementary-Fisher's ranks #1 of 5 schools in Schuyler, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Schuyler on the city page.
Is Schuyler Elementary-Fisher's a good school?
Schuyler Elementary-Fisher's earns 74/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Nebraska. 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 Schuyler Community Schools?
Besides Schuyler Elementary-Fisher's, Schuyler Community Schools also operates Schuyler Elementary School (715 students), Schuyler Central High School (643 students), and Schuyler Middle School (400 students). See the Schuyler Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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