Enrollment
36
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gothenburg, NE
Swede Preschool Academy
Federal NCES profile for Swede Preschool Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317110002340
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swede Preschool Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Nebraska.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Gothenburg · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 61.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Swede Preschool Academy has class sizes larger than 92% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swede Preschool Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Gothenburg, NE.
School address
District: Gothenburg Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317110002340 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.1%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+98% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Swede Preschool Academy compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Swede Preschool Academy
Swede Preschool Academy is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Gothenburg, Nebraska, enrolling 36 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18:1 is larger than about 92% of Nebraska schools and 33% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 61.1% of students qualify for free meals, 98% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Nebraska schools, with 36 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Gothenburg Public Schools also operates Dudley Elementary School (416 students) and Gothenburg Secondary School (353 students) alongside Swede Preschool Academy.
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 Swede Preschool Academy compares
Swede Preschool Academy on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 33% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.1% | ▲ 98% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 36 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
36
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 98% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 92% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,759
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gothenburg Public Schools, which includes Swede Preschool Academy.
$14,759
Per student
-17%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.5%
State 17.0%
Federal 8.5%
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 Swede Preschool Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gothenburg Secondary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swede Preschool Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~36 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Swede Preschool Academy
How many students attend Swede Preschool Academy?
Swede Preschool Academy has 36 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gothenburg, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swede Preschool Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Swede Preschool Academy is 18:1, which is 33% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Swede Preschool Academy?
61.1% of students at Swede Preschool Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swede Preschool Academy?
Swede Preschool Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Swede Preschool Academy rank among schools in Gothenburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Swede Preschool Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Gothenburg, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gothenburg on the city page.
Is Swede Preschool Academy a good school?
Swede Preschool Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Nebraska. 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 Gothenburg Public Schools?
Besides Swede Preschool Academy, Gothenburg Public Schools also operates Dudley Elementary School (416 students) and Gothenburg Secondary School (353 students). See the Gothenburg Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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