- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Schuyler Headstart shrank from 91 students in 2022-23 to 78 in 2023-24 (-14.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 1.0 → 0.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 317645002218 · Schuyler, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
75 enr · 75:1 · 25.3% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Schuyler Elementary School (715 students)
Schuyler Headstart shrank from 91 students in 2022-23 to 78 in 2023-24 (-14.3%). Teacher FTE lost 1.0 → 0.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Schuyler Headstart in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Schuyler Eleme
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
- This school 75
Schuyler Headstart
75 students
- Dual Language 56
Dual Language School
56 students
What this shows Schuyler Headstart reports 75 students on the CCD universe file.
How Schuyler Headstart compares
Schuyler Headstart is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
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 (~75 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 91 (2022-23) → 78 (2023-24), down 13.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.