- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Swede Preschool Academy shrank from 36 students in 2022-23 to 32 in 2023-24 (-11.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 1.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-4 students YoY 317110002340 · Gothenburg, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
36 enr · 18:1 · 61.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Dudley Elementary School (416 students)
Swede Preschool Academy shrank from 36 students in 2022-23 to 32 in 2023-24 (-11.1%). Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 1.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Swede Preschool Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dudley Element
Dudley Elementary School
416 students
- Gothenburg Sec
Gothenburg Secondary School
353 students
- This school 36
Swede Preschool Academy
36 students
What this shows Swede Preschool Academy reports 36 students on the CCD universe file.
How Swede Preschool Academy compares
Swede Preschool Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$14,830
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
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.
Programs
District finance for Gothenburg Public Schools reports $14,830 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~36 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 36 (2022-23) → 32 (2023-24), down 4.
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.