- Enrollment
- 2,696
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Island, NE
Shoemaker Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Shoemaker Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310001601862
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shoemaker Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #3 of 18
- schools in Grand Island · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Shoemaker Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shoemaker Elementary School ranks #3 of 18 schools in Grand Island, NE.
School address
District: Grand Island Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310001601862 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Shoemaker Elementary School held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 310001601862 · Grand Island, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
438 enr · 15.1:1 · 41.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Island Senior High School (2,696 students)
Shoemaker Elementary School held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Shoemaker Elementary 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 438
Shoemaker Elementary School
438 students
What this shows Shoemaker Elementary School reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shoemaker Elementary School compares
Shoemaker 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 | 41.3% | ▲ 34% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 21% | - | - |
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.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
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
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.4%
Hispanic or Latino 43.4%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 4.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Shoemaker Elementary 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 Shoemaker Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Island Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barr Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howard Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shoemaker Elementary 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 (~438 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shoemaker Elementary School
How many students attend Shoemaker Elementary School?
Shoemaker Elementary School has 438 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Island, NE. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 444 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shoemaker Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shoemaker 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 Shoemaker Elementary School?
41.3% of students at Shoemaker Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shoemaker Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Shoemaker Elementary School is White at 45.4% of enrollment, in Grand Island, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shoemaker Elementary School?
Shoemaker Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Shoemaker Elementary School rank among schools in Grand Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Shoemaker Elementary School ranks #3 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 Shoemaker Elementary 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.