- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Schuyler, NE
Schuyler Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Schuyler Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317645001576
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schuyler Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Nebraska schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Schuyler · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 58.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Schuyler Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schuyler Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Schuyler, NE.
School address
District: Schuyler Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317645001576 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Schuyler Elementary School held near 602 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 43.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 317645001576 · Schuyler, NE Other · MID · TRAD
715 enr · 16.6:1 · 58.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Schuyler Central High School (643 students)
Schuyler Elementary School held near 602 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 43.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Schuyler Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Schuyler Elementary School
715 students
- Schuyler Centr
Schuyler Central High School
643 students
- Schuyler Middl
Schuyler Middle School
400 students
- North Ward Pre 113
North Ward Prekindergarten
113 students
- Schuyler Heads 75
Schuyler Headstart
75 students
- Dual Language 56
Dual Language School
56 students
What this shows Schuyler Elementary School reports 715 students on the CCD universe file.
How Schuyler Elementary School compares
Schuyler 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 23% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.0% | ▲ 88% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 715 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
715
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 85% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.8%
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
$13,008
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.1%
White 5.9%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.1, Schuyler Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Schuyler Community Schools reports $13,008 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Schuyler Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schuyler Central High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Schuyler Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Ward Prekindergarten | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Schuyler Headstart | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dual Language School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Schuyler Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 56
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~715 students)
Frequently asked questions about Schuyler Elementary School
How many students attend Schuyler Elementary School?
Schuyler Elementary School has 715 students enrolled. It is a public school in Schuyler, NE. CCD year-over-year: 621 (2022-23) → 602 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schuyler Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Schuyler Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 23% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Schuyler Elementary School?
58.0% of students at Schuyler Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Schuyler Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Schuyler Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 89.1% of enrollment, in Schuyler, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schuyler Elementary School?
Schuyler Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Schuyler Elementary School rank among schools in Schuyler?
By Resource Investment Index, Schuyler Elementary School ranks #3 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.
What other schools are in Schuyler Community Schools?
Besides Schuyler Elementary School, Schuyler Community Schools also operates Schuyler Central High School (643 students), Schuyler Middle School (400 students), and North Ward Prekindergarten (113 students). See the Schuyler Community Schools district page for the complete list.