Enrollment
217
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Beatrice, NE
Stoddard Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Stoddard Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 310360000064
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stoddard Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Nebraska schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Beatrice · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Stoddard Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stoddard Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Beatrice, NE.
School address
District: Beatrice Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310360000064 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.0%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stoddard Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stoddard Elementary School
Stoddard Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Beatrice, Nebraska, enrolling 217 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 47.0% of students qualify for free meals, 52% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 217 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 111 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #78.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 434 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Beatrice Public Schools spends $12,596 per pupil, 29% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Beatrice Public Schools also operates Beatrice High School (627 students) and Beatrice Middle School (466 students) alongside Stoddard 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 Stoddard Elementary School compares
Stoddard 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.0% | ▲ 52% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
217
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 76% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.7%
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
$12,596
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beatrice Public Schools, which includes Stoddard Elementary School.
$12,596
Per student
-29%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.9%
State 33.3%
Federal 13.8%
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 Stoddard Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beatrice Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paddock Lane School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beatrice Community Preschool | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stoddard Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary 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 (~217 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Stoddard Elementary School
How many students attend Stoddard Elementary School?
Stoddard Elementary School has 217 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Beatrice, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stoddard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stoddard Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 15% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stoddard Elementary School?
47.0% of students at Stoddard Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stoddard Elementary School?
Stoddard Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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).
How does Stoddard Elementary School rank among public schools in Beatrice?
By Resource Investment Index, Stoddard Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Beatrice, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Beatrice on the city page.
Is Stoddard Elementary School a good school?
Stoddard Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Nebraska schools. 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 Beatrice Public Schools?
Besides Stoddard Elementary School, Beatrice Public Schools also operates Beatrice High School (627 students), Beatrice Middle School (466 students), and Paddock Lane School (409 students). See the Beatrice Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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