- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wisner, NE
Wisner-Pilger Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Wisner-Pilger Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310000801733
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wisner-Pilger Elem School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Nebraska schools.
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 43.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 306
- students enrolled
Wisner-Pilger Elem School has class sizes larger than 74% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Wisner-Pilger Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310000801733 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Wisner-Pilger Elem School grew from 249 students in 2022-23 to 272 in 2023-24 (+9.2%).
Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 310000801733 · Wisner, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
306 enr · 15.3:1 · 43.0% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Wisner-Pilger High School (190 students)
Wisner-Pilger Elem School grew from 249 students in 2022-23 to 272 in 2023-24 (+9.2%). Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
How Wisner-Pilger Elem School compares
Wisner-Pilger Elem School is a growing 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.0% | ▲ 39% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,561
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 153 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.1, Wisner-Pilger Elem School is about as mixed as the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wisner-Pilger Public Schools reports $19,561 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wisner-Pilger Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisner-Pilger High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wisner-Pilger Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~306 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wisner-Pilger Elem School
How many students attend Wisner-Pilger Elem School?
Wisner-Pilger Elem School has 306 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wisner, NE. CCD year-over-year: 249 (2022-23) → 272 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wisner-Pilger Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wisner-Pilger Elem School is 15.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wisner-Pilger Elem School?
43.0% of students at Wisner-Pilger Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wisner-Pilger Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Wisner-Pilger Elem School is White at 79.4% of enrollment, in Wisner, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wisner-Pilger Elem School?
Wisner-Pilger Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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).
What other schools are in Wisner-Pilger Public Schools?
Besides Wisner-Pilger Elem School, Wisner-Pilger Public Schools also operates Wisner-Pilger High School (190 students). See the Wisner-Pilger Public Schools district page for the complete list.