- Enrollment
- 2,696
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Island, NE
Starr Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Starr Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310001601017
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Starr Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Nebraska schools.
- #15 of 18
- schools in Grand Island · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 65.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Starr Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Starr Elementary School ranks #15 of 18 schools in Grand Island, NE.
School address
District: Grand Island Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310001601017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Starr Elementary School held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.6 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 310001601017 · Grand Island, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 18.9:1 · 65.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Island Senior High School (2,696 students)
Starr Elementary School held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.6 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Starr 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 453
Starr Elementary School
453 students
What this shows Starr Elementary School reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Starr Elementary School compares
Starr 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 40% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.5% | ▲ 112% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 112% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 94% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.3%
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
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.9%
White 24.1%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Starr 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 Starr Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Island Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walnut Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westridge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barr Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howard Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Starr 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 (~453 students)
Frequently asked questions about Starr Elementary School
How many students attend Starr Elementary School?
Starr Elementary School has 453 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Island, NE. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Starr Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Starr Elementary School is 18.9:1, which is 40% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Starr Elementary School?
65.5% of students at Starr Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Starr Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Starr Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 66.9% of enrollment, in Grand Island, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Starr Elementary School?
Starr Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Starr Elementary School rank among schools in Grand Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Starr Elementary School ranks #15 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 Starr 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.