- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wakefield, NE
Wakefield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wakefield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317824001685
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wakefield Elementary School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 341
- students enrolled
Wakefield Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Wakefield Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317824001685 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Wakefield Elementary School held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.7 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 317824001685 · Wakefield, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
341 enr · 13.1:1 · 46.8% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Wakefield High School (234 students)
Wakefield Elementary School held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.7 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
How Wakefield Elementary School compares
Wakefield 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▲ 51% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,531
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.6%
White 35.5%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Wakefield Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wakefield Public Schools reports $15,531 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wakefield Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wakefield Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~341 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wakefield Elementary School
How many students attend Wakefield Elementary School?
Wakefield Elementary School has 341 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wakefield, NE. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wakefield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wakefield Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wakefield Elementary School?
46.8% of students at Wakefield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wakefield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wakefield Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 63.6% of enrollment, in Wakefield, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wakefield Elementary School?
Wakefield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Wakefield Public Schools?
Besides Wakefield Elementary School, Wakefield Public Schools also operates Wakefield High School (234 students). See the Wakefield Public Schools district page for the complete list.