- Enrollment
- 1,663
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kearney, NE
Windy Hills Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Windy Hills Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317239001833
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Windy Hills Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Nebraska schools.
- #4 of 12
- schools in Kearney · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 13.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Windy Hills Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Windy Hills Elementary School ranks #4 of 12 schools in Kearney, NE.
School address
District: Kearney Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317239001833 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Windy Hills Elementary School held near 255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.8 → 15.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 317239001833 · Kearney, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 18.5:1 · 13.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Kearney High School (1,663 students)
Windy Hills Elementary School held near 255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.8 → 15.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Windy Hills Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kearney High S
Kearney High School
1,663 students
- Horizon Middle 648
Horizon Middle School
648 students
- Sunrise Middle 536
Sunrise Middle School
536 students
- Meadowlark Ele 417
Meadowlark Elementary School
417 students
- Kenwood Elemen 398
Kenwood Elementary School
398 students
- This school 259
Windy Hills Elementary School
259 students
What this shows Windy Hills Elementary School reports 259 students on the CCD universe file.
How Windy Hills Elementary School compares
Windy Hills 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 37% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.1% | ▼ 58% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 93% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,473
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 2.3%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.0, Windy Hills Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
District finance for Kearney Public Schools reports $11,473 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Windy Hills Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearney High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horizon Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadowlark Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenwood Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Windy Hills Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~259 students)
Frequently asked questions about Windy Hills Elementary School
How many students attend Windy Hills Elementary School?
Windy Hills Elementary School has 259 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kearney, NE. CCD year-over-year: 259 (2022-23) → 255 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Windy Hills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Windy Hills Elementary School is 18.5:1, which is 37% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Windy Hills Elementary School?
13.1% of students at Windy Hills Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Windy Hills Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Windy Hills Elementary School is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Kearney, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Windy Hills Elementary School?
Windy Hills Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Windy Hills Elementary School rank among schools in Kearney?
By Resource Investment Index, Windy Hills Elementary School ranks #4 of 12 schools in Kearney, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kearney on the city page.
What other schools are in Kearney Public Schools?
Besides Windy Hills Elementary School, Kearney Public Schools also operates Kearney High School (1,663 students), Horizon Middle School (648 students), and Sunrise Middle School (536 students). See the Kearney Public Schools district page for the complete list.