- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ralston, NE
Wildewood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wildewood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317590001544
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wildewood Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Ralston · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 40.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wildewood Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wildewood Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Ralston, NE.
School address
District: Ralston Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317590001544 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Wildewood Elementary School held near 302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 317590001544 · Ralston, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 14.4:1 · 40.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Ralston High School (1,024 students)
Wildewood Elementary School held near 302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Wildewood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ralston High S
Ralston High School
1,024 students
- Ralston Middle
Ralston Middle School
488 students
- Mockingbird El
Mockingbird Elementary School
473 students
- Blumfield Elem 373
Blumfield Elementary School
373 students
- Meadows Elemen 330
Meadows Elementary School
330 students
- This school 303
Wildewood Elementary School
303 students
What this shows Wildewood Elementary School reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wildewood Elementary School compares
Wildewood Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.3% | ▲ 30% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 64% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,228
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.8%
Hispanic or Latino 36.0%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Wildewood Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ralston Public Schools reports $13,228 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wildewood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ralston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ralston Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mockingbird Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blumfield Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadows Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wildewood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~303 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wildewood Elementary School
How many students attend Wildewood Elementary School?
Wildewood Elementary School has 303 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ralston, NE. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 302 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wildewood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wildewood Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wildewood Elementary School?
40.3% of students at Wildewood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wildewood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wildewood Elementary School is White at 48.8% of enrollment, in Ralston, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wildewood Elementary School?
Wildewood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Wildewood Elementary School rank among public schools in Ralston?
By Resource Investment Index, Wildewood Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Ralston, 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 Ralston Public Schools?
Besides Wildewood Elementary School, Ralston Public Schools also operates Ralston High School (1,024 students), Ralston Middle School (488 students), and Mockingbird Elementary School (473 students). See the Ralston Public Schools district page for the complete list.