Enrollment
46
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 317852002319
Wayne Early Learning Center — Wayne, NE
Federal NCES profile for Wayne Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 15/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Wayne Community Schools · Nebraska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
51:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
+275% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
PlainSchools publishes the actual federal measurements — enrollment, staffing, demographics, discipline, and finance — straight from the NCES Common Core of Data, CRDC, and F-33 surveys. No composite rating, no opinion-based score on top. You get the same raw numbers researchers and policymakers use, with benchmarks, spending context, and equity indicators computed from the same federal datasets. Full methodology linked below.
What this school's NCES data tells you
Wayne Early Learning Center reports 46 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 51:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 275% above the Nebraska state mean of 13.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 221% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 17.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 43% below the Nebraska average and 66% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Wayne Community Schools spends $13,184 per pupil district-wide, below the Nebraska average of $20,313 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 77.3% from local sources (property taxes), 14.3% from the state, and 8.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wayne Early Learning Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nebraska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 51:1 | ▲ 275% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.6% | ▼ 43% | 30.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 46 | top 7% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
51:1
students per teacher
— 275% above state mean
Top 100% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 0% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,184
per pupil, district-wide
— below Nebraska avg of $20,313
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 46 Top 7% in Nebraska — larger than 93% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 51:1 +275% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 17.6% -43% vs state
NCES ID 317852002319
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wayne Community Schools, which includes Wayne Early Learning Center.
$13,184
Per student
-35%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
Similar other schools in Wayne
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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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 other 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 51:1, which is 275% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 221% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.