Enrollment
161
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Libory, NE
St Libory Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for St Libory Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317458000965
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St Libory Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 161
- students enrolled
St Libory Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Northwest Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317458000965 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.7%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St Libory Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at St Libory Elementary School
St Libory Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in St Libory, Nebraska, enrolling 161 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 31.7% lands close to the Nebraska typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 161 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 203 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #103.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 322 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Northwest Public Schools spends $13,686 per pupil, 23% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Northwest Public Schools also operates Northwest High School (680 students) and Cedar Hollow School (378 students) alongside St Libory Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How St Libory Elementary School compares
St Libory Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▲ 3% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 161 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
161
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 34% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.7%
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
$13,686
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 75.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: White at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, St Libory Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northwest Public Schools, which includes St Libory Elementary School.
$13,686
Per student
-23%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.2%
State 48.5%
Federal 8.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How St Libory Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Hollow School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| 1r Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lockwood Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St Libory Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~161 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about St Libory Elementary School
How many students attend St Libory Elementary School?
St Libory Elementary School has 161 students enrolled. It is a public school in St Libory, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Libory Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Libory Elementary School is 11.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St Libory Elementary School?
31.7% of students at St Libory Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St Libory Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at St Libory Elementary School is White at 75.8% of enrollment, in St Libory, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St Libory Elementary School?
St Libory Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is St Libory Elementary School a good school?
St Libory Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Northwest Public Schools?
Besides St Libory Elementary School, Northwest Public Schools also operates Northwest High School (680 students), Cedar Hollow School (378 students), and 1r Elementary (194 students). See the Northwest Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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