- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wausa, NE
Wausa Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wausa Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317845001695
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wausa Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 10.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 113
- students enrolled
Wausa Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Wausa Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317845001695 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Wausa Elementary School grew from 102 students in 2022-23 to 118 in 2023-24 (+15.7%).
Teacher FTE added 9.8 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 317845001695 · Wausa, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
113 enr · 12.6:1 · 10.8% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Wausa High School (101 students)
Wausa Elementary School grew from 102 students in 2022-23 to 118 in 2023-24 (+15.7%). Teacher FTE added 9.8 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
How Wausa Elementary School compares
Wausa Elementary School is a growing 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.8% | ▼ 65% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 113 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
113
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 46% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,944
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.9%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, Wausa Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wausa Public Schools reports $18,944 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wausa Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wausa High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wausa 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 (~113 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wausa Elementary School
How many students attend Wausa Elementary School?
Wausa Elementary School has 113 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wausa, NE. CCD year-over-year: 102 (2022-23) → 118 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wausa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wausa Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 20% 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 Wausa Elementary School?
10.8% of students at Wausa Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wausa Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wausa Elementary School is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Wausa, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wausa Elementary School?
Wausa Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Wausa Public Schools?
Besides Wausa Elementary School, Wausa Public Schools also operates Wausa High School (101 students). See the Wausa Public Schools district page for the complete list.