Enrollment
214
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Superior, NE
Superior Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Superior Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310002902244
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Superior Elementary School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Nebraska schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Superior · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Superior Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Superior Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Superior, NE.
School address
District: Superior Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310002902244 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.8%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Superior Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Superior Elementary School
Superior Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Superior, Nebraska, enrolling 214 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 214 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 149 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #13, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 171 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
14.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Superior Public Schools also operates Superior Sr High School (126 students) and Superior Middle School (88 students) alongside Superior 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 Superior Elementary School compares
Superior 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 24% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▲ 32% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 214 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
214
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 24% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.0%
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
$18,593
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $17,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 171 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 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 90.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Superior Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Superior Public Schools, which includes Superior Elementary School.
$18,593
Per student
+5%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.1%
State 23.4%
Federal 12.4%
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 Superior Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superior Sr High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Superior Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Superior Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~214 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Superior Elementary School
How many students attend Superior Elementary School?
Superior Elementary School has 214 students enrolled. It is a public school in Superior, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Superior Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Superior Elementary School is 10.2:1, which is 24% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 35% 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 Superior Elementary School?
40.8% of students at Superior Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Superior Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Superior Elementary School is White at 90.2% of enrollment, in Superior, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Superior Elementary School?
Superior Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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).
How does Superior Elementary School rank among public schools in Superior?
By Resource Investment Index, Superior Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Superior, 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 Superior on the city page.
Is Superior Elementary School a good school?
Superior Elementary School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller 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 Superior Public Schools?
Besides Superior Elementary School, Superior Public Schools also operates Superior Sr High School (126 students) and Superior Middle School (88 students). See the Superior Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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