Enrollment
475
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.8%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wahoo Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wahoo Elementary School
Wahoo Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Wahoo, Nebraska, enrolling 475 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 475 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 149 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #88.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 559 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Wahoo Public Schools spends $12,777 per pupil, 28% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Wahoo Public Schools also operates Wahoo High School (341 students) and Wahoo Middle School (226 students) alongside Wahoo 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 Wahoo Elementary School compares
Wahoo 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,777
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wahoo Public Schools, which includes Wahoo Elementary School.
$12,777
Per student
-28%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.1%
State 15.9%
Federal 8.9%
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.
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
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~475 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Wahoo on the city page.
Is Wahoo Elementary School a good school?
Wahoo Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. 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 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.
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