Enrollment
334
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Point, NE
West Point Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Point Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310000601706
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Point Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in West Point · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 43.2%
- free-lunch eligible
West Point Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Point Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in West Point, NE.
School address
District: West Point Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310000601706 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.2%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Point Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Point Elementary School
West Point Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in West Point, Nebraska, enrolling 334 students.
At 13.9:1, 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 above the state's typical profile, with 43.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 334 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 149 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #29.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 334 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
West Point Public Schools also operates West Point-Beemer High School (225 students) and West Point - Beemer Middle School (181 students) alongside West Point 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 West Point Elementary School compares
West Point 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▲ 40% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 60% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,611
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 58.1%
Hispanic or Latino 40.4%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, West Point Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Point Public Schools, which includes West Point Elementary School.
$16,611
Per student
-6%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.3%
State 14.0%
Federal 11.8%
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 Point Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Point-Beemer High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Point - Beemer Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Point Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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 (~334 students)
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Frequently asked questions about West Point Elementary School
How many students attend West Point Elementary School?
West Point Elementary School has 334 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Point, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Point Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Point Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 3% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Point Elementary School?
43.2% of students at West Point Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Point Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Point Elementary School is White at 58.1% of enrollment, in West Point, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Point Elementary School?
West Point Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 West Point Elementary School rank among public schools in West Point?
By Resource Investment Index, West Point Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in West Point, 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 West Point on the city page.
Is West Point Elementary School a good school?
West Point Elementary School earns 58/100 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 West Point Public Schools?
Besides West Point Elementary School, West Point Public Schools also operates West Point-Beemer High School (225 students) and West Point - Beemer Middle School (181 students). See the West Point Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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