Enrollment
158
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Weeping Water, NE
Weeping Water Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Weeping Water Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317854001704
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weeping Water Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Weeping Water · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Weeping Water Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weeping Water Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Weeping Water, NE.
School address
District: Weeping Water Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317854001704 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.8%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Weeping Water Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Weeping Water Elementary School
Weeping Water Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Weeping Water, Nebraska, enrolling 158 students.
At 13.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nebraska median, within a few percentage points of the 13.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 158 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 185 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #172, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 479 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Weeping Water Public Schools spends $21,666 per pupil, 23% above the Nebraska average, a better-resourced district than most.
Weeping Water Public Schools also operates Weeping Water High School (86 students) and Weeping Water Middle School (54 students) alongside Weeping Water Elementary School.
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 Weeping Water Elementary School compares
Weeping Water Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 23% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 158 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
158
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 53% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,666
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $17,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 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 93.0%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.4, Weeping Water Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weeping Water Public Schools, which includes Weeping Water Elementary School.
$21,666
Per student
+23%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.9%
State 18.9%
Federal 9.2%
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 Weeping Water Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weeping Water High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weeping Water Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weeping Water Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 54
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~158 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Weeping Water Elementary School
How many students attend Weeping Water Elementary School?
Weeping Water Elementary School has 158 students enrolled. It is a public school in Weeping Water, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weeping Water Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Weeping Water Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 16% 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 Weeping Water Elementary School?
23.8% of students at Weeping Water Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weeping Water Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Weeping Water Elementary School is White at 93.0% of enrollment, in Weeping Water, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weeping Water Elementary School?
Weeping Water Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Weeping Water Elementary School rank among public schools in Weeping Water?
By Resource Investment Index, Weeping Water Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Weeping Water, 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 Weeping Water on the city page.
Is Weeping Water Elementary School a good school?
Weeping Water Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. 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 Weeping Water Public Schools?
Besides Weeping Water Elementary School, Weeping Water Public Schools also operates Weeping Water High School (86 students) and Weeping Water Middle School (54 students). See the Weeping Water Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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