Enrollment
256
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 310013201273
Thayer Central Elementary — Hebron, NE
Federal NCES profile for Thayer Central Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 64/100.
👥 Class size 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 90
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Thayer Central Community Schs · Nebraska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.6%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thayer Central Elementary compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Thayer Central Elementary reports 256 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% below the Nebraska state mean of 13.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 17% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 29.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 4% below the Nebraska average and 43% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 256 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 3.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Thayer Central Community Schs spends $33,078 per pupil district-wide, above the Nebraska average of $20,313 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 75.5% from local sources (property taxes), 13.6% from the state, and 10.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (C+), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Thayer Central Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nebraska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.6% | ▼ 4% | 30.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 53% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
29.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 4% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
— 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
3.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$33,078
per pupil, district-wide
— above Nebraska avg of $20,313
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 256 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 256 Top 53% in Nebraska — larger than 47% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 13.2:1 -3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 29.6% -4% vs state
NCES ID 310013201273
Student demographics
White 93.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 93.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 256:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 3.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Thayer Central Community Schs, which includes Thayer Central Elementary.
$33,078
Per student
+63%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
+70%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 75.5%
State 13.6%
Federal 10.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Thayer Central Elementary
How many students attend Thayer Central Elementary?
Thayer Central Elementary has 256 students enrolled. It is a other school in HEBRON, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thayer Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Thayer Central Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thayer Central Elementary?
29.6% of students at Thayer Central Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thayer Central Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Thayer Central Elementary is White at 93.4%. The school serves a student body in HEBRON, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thayer Central Elementary?
Thayer Central Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (C+) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.