- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ralston, NE
Seymour Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Seymour Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317590001543
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seymour Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Ralston · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Seymour Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seymour Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ralston, NE.
School address
District: Ralston Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317590001543 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Seymour Elementary School grew from 277 students in 2022-23 to 291 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 317590001543 · Ralston, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
286 enr · 16.8:1 · 45.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Ralston High School (1,024 students)
Seymour Elementary School grew from 277 students in 2022-23 to 291 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Seymour Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ralston High S
Ralston High School
1,024 students
- Ralston Middle
Ralston Middle School
488 students
- Mockingbird El
Mockingbird Elementary School
473 students
- Blumfield Elem 373
Blumfield Elementary School
373 students
- Meadows Elemen 330
Meadows Elementary School
330 students
- This school 286
Seymour Elementary School
286 students
What this shows Seymour Elementary School reports 286 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seymour Elementary School compares
Seymour Elementary 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▲ 46% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 86% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,228
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.9%
Hispanic or Latino 35.3%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Seymour Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ralston Public Schools reports $13,228 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Seymour Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ralston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ralston Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mockingbird Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blumfield Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadows Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seymour Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~286 students)
Frequently asked questions about Seymour Elementary School
How many students attend Seymour Elementary School?
Seymour Elementary School has 286 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ralston, NE. CCD year-over-year: 277 (2022-23) → 291 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seymour Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seymour Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 24% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Seymour Elementary School?
45.1% of students at Seymour Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seymour Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Seymour Elementary School is White at 47.9% of enrollment, in Ralston, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seymour Elementary School?
Seymour Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Seymour Elementary School rank among public schools in Ralston?
By Resource Investment Index, Seymour Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ralston, 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 Ralston Public Schools?
Besides Seymour Elementary School, Ralston Public Schools also operates Ralston High School (1,024 students), Ralston Middle School (488 students), and Mockingbird Elementary School (473 students). See the Ralston Public Schools district page for the complete list.