Enrollment
75
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Schuyler, NE
Schuyler Headstart
Federal NCES profile for Schuyler Headstart, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317645002218
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schuyler Headstart earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Nebraska schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Schuyler · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 75:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 25.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Schuyler Headstart has class sizes larger than 99% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schuyler Headstart ranks #4 of 5 schools in Schuyler, NE.
School address
District: Schuyler Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317645002218 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
75:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+456% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.3%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Schuyler Headstart compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Schuyler Headstart
Schuyler Headstart is a small combined-grade school in Schuyler, Nebraska, enrolling 75 students.
Class loads run heavy: 75:1 is larger than about 99% of Nebraska schools and 456% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 75 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 107 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #102, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 300 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
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 Headstart.
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 Headstart compares
Schuyler Headstart on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 75:1 | ▲ 456% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.3% | ▼ 18% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 75 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
75:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
75
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
75:1
students per teacher
- 456% above state mean
Top 99% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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 94.7%
White 2.7%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, Schuyler Headstart is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Schuyler Community Schools, which includes Schuyler Headstart.
$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 Headstart Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schuyler Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Schuyler Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Schuyler Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Ward Prekindergarten | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dual Language School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Schuyler Headstart'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
- 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 (~75 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Schuyler Headstart
How many students attend Schuyler Headstart?
Schuyler Headstart has 75 students enrolled. It is a public school in Schuyler, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schuyler Headstart?
The student-teacher ratio at Schuyler Headstart is 75:1, which is 456% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 378% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Schuyler Headstart?
25.3% of students at Schuyler Headstart are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Schuyler Headstart?
The largest demographic group at Schuyler Headstart is Hispanic or Latino at 94.7% of enrollment, in Schuyler, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schuyler Headstart?
Schuyler Headstart has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Schuyler Headstart rank among schools in Schuyler?
By Resource Investment Index, Schuyler Headstart ranks #4 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 Headstart a good school?
Schuyler Headstart earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Headstart, 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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