Enrollment
31
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Atkinson, NE
West Holt Little Paws Preschool
Federal NCES profile for West Holt Little Paws Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310017202260
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Holt Little Paws Preschool earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Nebraska.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Atkinson · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Holt Little Paws Preschool has class sizes larger than 76% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Holt Little Paws Preschool ranks #3 of 3 schools in Atkinson, NE.
School address
District: West Holt Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310017202260 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.0%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Holt Little Paws Preschool compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Holt Little Paws Preschool
West Holt Little Paws Preschool is a small combined-grade school in Atkinson, Nebraska, enrolling 31 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Nebraska schools, with 31 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
West Holt Public Schools also operates West Holt High School (208 students) and Atkinson Elementary School (189 students) alongside West Holt Little Paws Preschool.
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 West Holt Little Paws Preschool compares
West Holt Little Paws Preschool on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▲ 33% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 31 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
31
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 76% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$18,043
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $17,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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 83.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.0, West Holt Little Paws Preschool is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Holt Public Schools, which includes West Holt Little Paws Preschool.
$18,043
Per student
+2%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.7%
State 12.8%
Federal 9.5%
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 West Holt Little Paws Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Holt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Atkinson Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Holt Little Paws Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~31 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Holt Little Paws Preschool
How many students attend West Holt Little Paws Preschool?
West Holt Little Paws Preschool has 31 students enrolled. It is a public school in Atkinson, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Holt Little Paws Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at West Holt Little Paws Preschool is 15.5:1, which is 15% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Holt Little Paws Preschool?
41.0% of students at West Holt Little Paws Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Holt Little Paws Preschool?
The largest demographic group at West Holt Little Paws Preschool is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Atkinson, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Holt Little Paws Preschool?
West Holt Little Paws Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 West Holt Little Paws Preschool rank among schools in Atkinson?
By Resource Investment Index, West Holt Little Paws Preschool ranks #3 of 3 schools in Atkinson, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Atkinson on the city page.
Is West Holt Little Paws Preschool a good school?
West Holt Little Paws Preschool earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Nebraska. 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 West Holt Public Schools?
Besides West Holt Little Paws Preschool, West Holt Public Schools also operates West Holt High School (208 students) and Atkinson Elementary School (189 students). See the West Holt Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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