Enrollment
438
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 317881001737
Winnebago Elementary School — Winnebago, NE
Federal NCES profile for Winnebago Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 3
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Winnebago Public Schools District 17 · Nebraska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winnebago Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Winnebago Elementary School reports 438 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 43.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 26% below the Nebraska state mean of 13.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 37% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 38.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Winnebago Public Schools District 17 spends $26,499 per pupil district-wide, above the Nebraska average of $20,313 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 8.8% from local sources (property taxes), 52.3% from the state, and 38.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Winnebago Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nebraska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 26% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 79% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
— 26% below state mean
Top 20% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
38.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,499
per pupil, district-wide
— above Nebraska avg of $20,313
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 438 Top 79% in Nebraska — larger than 21% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 43.0
Students per teacher 10:1 -26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 317881001737
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 94.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Two or More 1.8%
White 0.9%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 94.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 38.8%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winnebago Public Schools District 17, which includes Winnebago Elementary School.
$26,499
Per student
+30%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 8.8%
State 52.3%
Federal 38.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Winnebago Elementary School
How many students attend Winnebago Elementary School?
Winnebago Elementary School has 438 students enrolled. It is a other school in WINNEBAGO, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winnebago Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winnebago Elementary School is 10:1, which is 26% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 37% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winnebago Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Winnebago Elementary School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 94.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in WINNEBAGO, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winnebago Elementary School?
Winnebago Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.