- Enrollment
- 955
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gretna, NE
Squire John Thomas Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Squire John Thomas Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317122001760
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Squire John Thomas Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Nebraska schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Gretna · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 11.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Squire John Thomas Elementary has class sizes larger than 91% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Squire John Thomas Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Gretna, NE.
School address
District: Gretna Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317122001760 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Squire John Thomas Elementary held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.9 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 317122001760 · Gretna, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
499 enr · 17.8:1 · 11.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Gretna High School (955 students)
Squire John Thomas Elementary held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.9 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Squire John Thomas Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gretna High Sc
Gretna High School
955 students
- Aspen Creek Mi
Aspen Creek Middle School
863 students
- Gretna Middle
Gretna Middle School
784 students
- This school
Squire John Thomas Elementary
499 students
- Harvest Hills
Harvest Hills Elementary School
489 students
- Whitetail Cree
Whitetail Creek Elementary
481 students
What this shows Squire John Thomas Elementary reports 499 students on the CCD universe file.
How Squire John Thomas Elementary compares
Squire John Thomas Elementary 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 32% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.3% | ▼ 63% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 91% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,616
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 499 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.6, Squire John Thomas Elementary is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gretna Public Schools reports $11,616 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Squire John Thomas Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gretna High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aspen Creek Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gretna Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harvest Hills Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitetail Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Squire John Thomas Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~499 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Squire John Thomas Elementary
How many students attend Squire John Thomas Elementary?
Squire John Thomas Elementary has 499 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gretna, NE. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Squire John Thomas Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Squire John Thomas Elementary is 17.8:1, which is 32% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Squire John Thomas Elementary?
11.3% of students at Squire John Thomas Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Squire John Thomas Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Squire John Thomas Elementary is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Gretna, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Squire John Thomas Elementary?
Squire John Thomas Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Squire John Thomas Elementary rank among schools in Gretna?
By Resource Investment Index, Squire John Thomas Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Gretna, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gretna on the city page.
What other schools are in Gretna Public Schools?
Besides Squire John Thomas Elementary, Gretna Public Schools also operates Gretna High School (955 students), Aspen Creek Middle School (863 students), and Gretna Middle School (784 students). See the Gretna Public Schools district page for the complete list.