- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wayne, NE
Wayne Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Wayne Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317852002319
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wayne Early Learning Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Nebraska schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Wayne · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 46:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 17.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Wayne Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 99% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne Early Learning Center ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Wayne, NE.
School address
District: Wayne Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317852002319 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Wayne Early Learning Center held near 52 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 317852002319 · Wayne, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
46 enr · 46:1 · 17.6% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayne Elementary School (499 students)
Wayne Early Learning Center held near 52 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Wayne Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wayne Elementa
Wayne Elementary School
499 students
- Wayne High Sch
Wayne High School
323 students
- Wayne Junior H 148
Wayne Junior High School
148 students
- This school 46
Wayne Early Learning Center
46 students
What this shows Wayne Early Learning Center reports 46 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wayne Early Learning Center compares
Wayne Early Learning Center 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 | 46:1 | ▲ 241% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.6% | ▼ 43% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 46 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
46:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
46
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
46:1
students per teacher
- 241% above state mean
Top 99% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,577
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.5%
Two or More 2.2%
Largest group: White at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.3, Wayne Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
District finance for Wayne Community Schools reports $12,577 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wayne Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wayne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wayne Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wayne Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~46 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wayne Early Learning Center
How many students attend Wayne Early Learning Center?
Wayne Early Learning Center has 46 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wayne, NE. CCD year-over-year: 51 (2022-23) → 52 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayne Early Learning Center is 46:1, which is 241% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 193% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wayne Early Learning Center?
17.6% of students at Wayne Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wayne Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Wayne Early Learning Center is White at 71.7% of enrollment, in Wayne, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayne Early Learning Center?
Wayne Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Wayne Early Learning Center rank among public schools in Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne Early Learning Center ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Wayne, 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 Wayne Community Schools?
Besides Wayne Early Learning Center, Wayne Community Schools also operates Wayne Elementary School (499 students), Wayne High School (323 students), and Wayne Junior High School (148 students). See the Wayne Community Schools district page for the complete list.