Enrollment
738
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lincoln, NE
Wysong Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wysong Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317284002329
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wysong Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Nebraska schools.
- #8 of 45
- schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 5.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Wysong Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wysong Elementary ranks #8 of 45 schools in Lincoln, NE.
School address
District: Lincoln Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317284002329 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.6%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wysong Elementary compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wysong Elementary
Wysong Elementary is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Lincoln, Nebraska, enrolling 738 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18:1 is larger than about 92% of Nebraska schools and 33% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.6% free-meal eligibility runs 82% below the Nebraska average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nebraska, bigger than 93% of state schools at 738 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 65 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Lincoln Public Schools spends $12,831 per pupil, 27% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lincoln Public Schools also operates Southwest High School (2,110 students) and Lincoln High School (2,086 students) alongside Wysong Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wysong Elementary compares
Wysong Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 33% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.6% | ▼ 82% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 738 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
738
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 92% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,831
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 85.4%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.4, Wysong Elementary is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln Public Schools, which includes Wysong Elementary.
$12,831
Per student
-27%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.5%
State 30.0%
Federal 12.5%
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.
How Wysong Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Star High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Southeast High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wysong Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,086
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~738 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wysong Elementary
How many students attend Wysong Elementary?
Wysong Elementary has 738 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lincoln, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wysong Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wysong Elementary is 18:1, which is 33% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wysong Elementary?
5.6% of students at Wysong Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wysong Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wysong Elementary is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Lincoln, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wysong Elementary?
Wysong Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wysong Elementary rank among schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Wysong Elementary ranks #8 of 45 schools in Lincoln, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lincoln on the city page.
Is Wysong Elementary a good school?
Wysong Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Nebraska schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lincoln Public Schools?
Besides Wysong Elementary, Lincoln Public Schools also operates Southwest High School (2,110 students), Lincoln High School (2,086 students), and Lincoln East High School (1,982 students). See the Lincoln Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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