- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Seward, NE
Seward Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Seward Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317656001590
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seward Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Nebraska schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Seward · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Seward Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seward Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Seward, NE.
School address
District: Seward Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317656001590 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Seward Elementary School held near 550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.7 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 317656001590 · Seward, NE Other · MID · TRAD
558 enr · 15.1:1 · 18.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Seward High School (511 students)
Seward Elementary School held near 550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.7 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Seward Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Seward Elementary School
558 students
- Seward High Sc
Seward High School
511 students
- Seward Middle
Seward Middle School
416 students
What this shows Seward Elementary School reports 558 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seward Elementary School compares
Seward 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 41% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 558 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
558
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 72% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.9%
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
$13,609
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 558 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.9, Seward Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Seward Public Schools reports $13,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Seward Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seward High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seward Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seward Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~558 students)
Frequently asked questions about Seward Elementary School
How many students attend Seward Elementary School?
Seward Elementary School has 558 students enrolled. It is a public school in Seward, NE. CCD year-over-year: 573 (2022-23) → 550 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seward Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seward Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Seward Elementary School?
18.2% of students at Seward Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seward Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Seward Elementary School is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Seward, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seward Elementary School?
Seward Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Seward Elementary School rank among public schools in Seward?
By Resource Investment Index, Seward Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Seward, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Seward Public Schools?
Besides Seward Elementary School, Seward Public Schools also operates Seward High School (511 students) and Seward Middle School (416 students). See the Seward Public Schools district page for the complete list.