- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Weeping Water Elementary School grew from 143 students in 2022-23 to 162 in 2023-24 (+13.3%).
Teacher FTE added 12.6 → 16.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 317854001704 · Weeping Water, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
158 enr · 13.2:1 · 23.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Weeping Water High School (86 students)
Weeping Water Elementary School grew from 143 students in 2022-23 to 162 in 2023-24 (+13.3%). Teacher FTE added 12.6 → 16.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Weeping Water Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Weeping Water Elementary School
158 students
- Weeping Water
Weeping Water High School
86 students
- Weeping Water 54
Weeping Water Middle School
54 students
What this shows Weeping Water Elementary School reports 158 students on the CCD universe file.
How Weeping Water Elementary School compares
Weeping Water Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$21,252
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $18,497
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.
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
District finance for Weeping Water Public Schools reports $21,252 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 54
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~158 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 143 (2022-23) → 162 (2023-24), up 19.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.