- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Stoddard Elementary School held near 207 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.3 → 13.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 310360000064 · Beatrice, NE Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
217 enr · 15.5:1 · 47.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Beatrice High School (627 students)
Stoddard Elementary School held near 207 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.3 → 13.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Stoddard Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beatrice High
Beatrice High School
627 students
- Beatrice Middl
Beatrice Middle School
466 students
- Paddock Lane S
Paddock Lane School
409 students
- This school 217
Stoddard Elementary School
217 students
- Beatrice Commu 211
Beatrice Community Preschool
211 students
- Lincoln Elemen 173
Lincoln Elementary School
173 students
What this shows Stoddard Elementary School reports 217 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stoddard Elementary School compares
Stoddard 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$12,530
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
Counselors0.5 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Beatrice Public Schools reports $12,530 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~217 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 217 (2022-23) → 207 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.