Enrollment
46
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
46:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+241% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.6%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wayne Early Learning Center compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wayne Early Learning Center
Wayne Early Learning Center is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Wayne, Nebraska, enrolling 46 students.
Class loads run heavy: 46:1 is larger than about 99% of Nebraska schools and 241% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.6% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Nebraska schools, with 46 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 36 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #34, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 44/100).
The surrounding Wayne Community Schools spends $12,196 per pupil, 31% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Wayne Community Schools also operates Wayne Elementary School (499 students) and Wayne High School (323 students) alongside Wayne Early Learning Center.
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 Wayne Early Learning Center compares
Wayne Early Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,196
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wayne Community Schools, which includes Wayne Early Learning Center.
$12,196
Per student
-31%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.3%
State 14.3%
Federal 8.5%
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 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
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~46 students)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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. See all public schools in Wayne on the city page.
Is Wayne Early Learning Center a good school?
Wayne Early Learning Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Nebraska schools. 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 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.
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