- Enrollment
- 2,696
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Island, NE
Seedling Mile Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Seedling Mile Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310001601022
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seedling Mile Elem School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #2 of 18
- schools in Grand Island · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 87
- students enrolled
Seedling Mile Elem School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seedling Mile Elem School ranks #2 of 18 schools in Grand Island, NE.
School address
District: Grand Island Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310001601022 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Seedling Mile Elem School grew from 112 students in 2022-23 to 123 in 2023-24 (+9.8%).
Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 8.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 310001601022 · Grand Island, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
87 enr · 10.9:1 · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Island Senior High School (2,696 students)
Seedling Mile Elem School grew from 112 students in 2022-23 to 123 in 2023-24 (+9.8%). Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 8.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Seedling Mile Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grand Island S
Grand Island Senior High School
2,696 students
- Walnut Middle 777
Walnut Middle School
777 students
- Westridge Midd 694
Westridge Middle School
694 students
- Barr Middle Sc 648
Barr Middle School
648 students
- Howard Element 484
Howard Elementary School
484 students
- This school 87
Seedling Mile Elem School
87 students
What this shows Seedling Mile Elem School reports 87 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seedling Mile Elem School compares
Seedling Mile Elem School is a growing 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 19% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 87 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
87
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 29% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.9%
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
$13,267
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
White 47.1%
Hispanic or Latino 39.1%
African American 12.6%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: White at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Seedling Mile Elem School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grand Island Public Schools reports $13,267 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Seedling Mile Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Island Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westridge Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barr Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seedling Mile Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~87 students)
Frequently asked questions about Seedling Mile Elem School
How many students attend Seedling Mile Elem School?
Seedling Mile Elem School has 87 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Island, NE. CCD year-over-year: 112 (2022-23) → 123 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seedling Mile Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seedling Mile Elem School is 10.9:1, which is 19% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seedling Mile Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Seedling Mile Elem School is White at 47.1% of enrollment, in Grand Island, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seedling Mile Elem School?
Seedling Mile Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Seedling Mile Elem School rank among schools in Grand Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Seedling Mile Elem School ranks #2 of 18 schools in Grand Island, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grand Island on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Island Public Schools?
Besides Seedling Mile Elem School, Grand Island Public Schools also operates Grand Island Senior High School (2,696 students), Walnut Middle School (777 students), and Westridge Middle School (694 students). See the Grand Island Public Schools district page for the complete list.