- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wahoo, NE
Wahoo Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wahoo Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317821001684
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wahoo Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Wahoo · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Wahoo Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wahoo Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Wahoo, NE.
School address
District: Wahoo Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317821001684 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Wahoo Elementary School held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 33.8 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 317821001684 · Wahoo, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
475 enr · 14.4:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Wahoo High School (341 students)
Wahoo Elementary School held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 33.8 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Wahoo Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wahoo Elementary School
475 students
- Wahoo High Sch
Wahoo High School
341 students
- Wahoo Middle S
Wahoo Middle School
226 students
- Wahoo Pre-Scho 46
Wahoo Pre-School
46 students
What this shows Wahoo Elementary School reports 475 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wahoo Elementary School compares
Wahoo 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 20% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 64% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,969
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.5, Wahoo Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wahoo Public Schools reports $14,969 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wahoo Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wahoo High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wahoo Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wahoo Pre-School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wahoo Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~475 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wahoo Elementary School
How many students attend Wahoo Elementary School?
Wahoo Elementary School has 475 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wahoo, NE. CCD year-over-year: 456 (2022-23) → 467 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wahoo Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wahoo Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wahoo Elementary School?
24.8% of students at Wahoo Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wahoo Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wahoo Elementary School is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Wahoo, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wahoo Elementary School?
Wahoo Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Wahoo Elementary School rank among public schools in Wahoo?
By Resource Investment Index, Wahoo Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Wahoo, 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 Wahoo Public Schools?
Besides Wahoo Elementary School, Wahoo Public Schools also operates Wahoo High School (341 students), Wahoo Middle School (226 students), and Wahoo Pre-School (46 students). See the Wahoo Public Schools district page for the complete list.