Enrollment
715
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.0%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Schuyler Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Schuyler Elementary School
Schuyler Elementary School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Schuyler, Nebraska, enrolling 715 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 58.0% of students qualify for free meals, 88% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nebraska, bigger than 92% of state schools at 715 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 25 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #7.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 358 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 Central High School (643 students) and Schuyler Middle School (400 students) alongside Schuyler Elementary School.
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 School compares
Schuyler Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Schuyler Community Schools, which includes Schuyler Elementary School.
$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 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
- 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
- Enrollment
- 56
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~715 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Schuyler Elementary School a good school?
Schuyler Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Nebraska schools. 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 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.
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