- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wayne, NE
Wayne Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wayne Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317852002267
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wayne Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Nebraska schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Wayne · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 29.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wayne Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Wayne, NE.
School address
District: Wayne Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317852002267 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Wayne Elementary School held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 31.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 317852002267 · Wayne, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
499 enr · 16.6:1 · 29.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayne High School (323 students)
Wayne Elementary School held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 31.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Wayne Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wayne Elementary School
499 students
- Wayne High Sch
Wayne High School
323 students
- Wayne Junior H 148
Wayne Junior High School
148 students
- Wayne Early Le 46
Wayne Early Learning Center
46 students
What this shows Wayne Elementary School reports 499 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wayne Elementary School compares
Wayne 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 23% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.9% | ▼ 3% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 85% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 499 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
Two or More 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, Wayne Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wayne Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wayne Early Learning Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wayne Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 46:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~499 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wayne Elementary School
How many students attend Wayne Elementary School?
Wayne Elementary School has 499 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wayne, NE. CCD year-over-year: 481 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayne Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 23% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wayne Elementary School?
29.9% of students at Wayne Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wayne Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wayne Elementary School is White at 75.8% of enrollment, in Wayne, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayne Elementary School?
Wayne Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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).
How does Wayne Elementary School rank among public schools in Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne Elementary School ranks #3 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 Elementary School, Wayne Community Schools also operates Wayne High School (323 students), Wayne Junior High School (148 students), and Wayne Early Learning Center (46 students). See the Wayne Community Schools district page for the complete list.