- Enrollment
- 25
- Students per teacher
- 4.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Scottsbluff, NE
Western Nebrask Child Dev Center (Wncdc)
Federal NCES profile for Western Nebrask Child Dev Center (Wncdc), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 318013002342
👥 S:T ratio 81
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Nebrask Child Dev Center (Wncdc) earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Nebraska.
- #7 of 8
- schools in Scottsbluff · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.7:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 82.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Western Nebrask Child Dev Center (Wncdc) has class sizes smaller than 98% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western Nebrask Child Dev Center (Wncdc) ranks #7 of 8 schools in Scottsbluff, NE.
School address
District: Educational Service Unit 13 · Nebraska
NCES ID 318013002342 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Western Nebrask Child Dev Center (Wncdc) shrank from 17 students in 2022-23 to 12 in 2023-24 (-29.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 318013002342 · Scottsbluff, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
14 enr · 4.7:1 · 82.4% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Meridian School (25 students)
Western Nebrask Child Dev Center (Wncdc) shrank from 17 students in 2022-23 to 12 in 2023-24 (-29.4%). Teacher FTE lost 3.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Western Nebrask Child Dev Center (Wncdc) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Meridian Schoo
Meridian School
25 students
- Bridgeport Hea
Bridgeport Head Start
15 students
- Early Learning
Early Learning Center
15 students
- This school
Western Nebrask Child Dev Center (Wncdc)
14 students
- Home Based 4
Home Based
4 students
What this shows Western Nebrask Child Dev Center (Wncdc) reports 14 students on the CCD universe file.
How Western Nebrask Child Dev Center (Wncdc) compares
Western Nebrask Child Dev Center (Wncdc) 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 | 4.7:1 | ▼ 65% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.4% | ▲ 167% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 14 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.7:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
14
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 167% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4.7:1
students per teacher
- 65% below state mean
Top 2% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Hispanic or Latino 85.7%
White 14.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, Western Nebrask Child Dev Center (Wncdc) is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
How Western Nebrask Child Dev Center (Wncdc) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bridgeport Head Start | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Home Based | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Western Nebrask Child Dev Center (Wncdc)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~14 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Western Nebrask Child Dev Center (Wncdc)
How many students attend Western Nebrask Child Dev Center (Wncdc)?
Western Nebrask Child Dev Center (Wncdc) has 14 students enrolled. It is a public school in Scottsbluff, NE. CCD year-over-year: 17 (2022-23) → 12 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Nebrask Child Dev Center (Wncdc)?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Nebrask Child Dev Center (Wncdc) is 4.7:1, which is 65% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 70% 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 Western Nebrask Child Dev Center (Wncdc)?
82.4% of students at Western Nebrask Child Dev Center (Wncdc) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western Nebrask Child Dev Center (Wncdc)?
The largest demographic group at Western Nebrask Child Dev Center (Wncdc) is Hispanic or Latino at 85.7% of enrollment, in Scottsbluff, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Nebrask Child Dev Center (Wncdc)?
Western Nebrask Child Dev Center (Wncdc) has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Western Nebrask Child Dev Center (Wncdc) rank among schools in Scottsbluff?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Nebrask Child Dev Center (Wncdc) ranks #7 of 8 schools in Scottsbluff, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Scottsbluff on the city page.
What other schools are in Educational Service Unit 13?
Besides Western Nebrask Child Dev Center (Wncdc), Educational Service Unit 13 also operates Meridian School (25 students), Bridgeport Head Start (15 students), and Early Learning Center (15 students). See the Educational Service Unit 13 district page for the complete list.