- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbus, NE
Shell Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Shell Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310011200492
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shell Creek Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Nebraska schools.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Shell Creek Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shell Creek Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Columbus, NE.
School address
District: Lakeview Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310011200492 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Shell Creek Elementary School held near 346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 310011200492 · Columbus, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
373 enr · 16.2:1 · 24.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeview High School (344 students)
Shell Creek Elementary School held near 346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Shell Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Shell Creek Elementary School
373 students
- Lakeview High
Lakeview High School
344 students
- Platte Center
Platte Center Elementary School
168 students
- Lakeview Junio
Lakeview Junior High School
152 students
What this shows Shell Creek Elementary School reports 373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shell Creek Elementary School compares
Shell Creek 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 22% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
2.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,092
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.0, Shell Creek Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lakeview Community Schools reports $14,092 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shell Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Platte Center Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Junior High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shell Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 168
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~373 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shell Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Shell Creek Elementary School?
Shell Creek Elementary School has 373 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbus, NE. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 346 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shell Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shell Creek Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 20% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shell Creek Elementary School?
24.0% of students at Shell Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shell Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Shell Creek Elementary School is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Columbus, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shell Creek Elementary School?
Shell Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Shell Creek Elementary School rank among schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Shell Creek Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Columbus, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakeview Community Schools?
Besides Shell Creek Elementary School, Lakeview Community Schools also operates Lakeview High School (344 students), Platte Center Elementary School (168 students), and Lakeview Junior High School (152 students). See the Lakeview Community Schools district page for the complete list.