- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
West Holt Little Paws Preschool shrank from 39 students in 2022-23 to 30 in 2023-24 (-23.1%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 310017202260 · Atkinson, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
31 enr · 15.5:1 · 41.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: West Holt High School (208 students)
West Holt Little Paws Preschool shrank from 39 students in 2022-23 to 30 in 2023-24 (-23.1%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
West Holt Little Paws Preschool in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Holt High
West Holt High School
208 students
- Atkinson Eleme
Atkinson Elementary School
189 students
- This school 31
West Holt Little Paws Preschool
31 students
What this shows West Holt Little Paws Preschool reports 31 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Holt Little Paws Preschool compares
West Holt Little Paws Preschool is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,070
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for West Holt Public Schools reports $17,070 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~31 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 39 (2022-23) → 30 (2023-24), down 9.
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.