- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · York, NE
York Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for York Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317905000405
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
York Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Nebraska schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in York · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
York Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, York Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in York, NE.
School address
District: York Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317905000405 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
York Elementary School held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.7 → 42.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 317905000405 · York, NE Other · MID · TRAD
615 enr · 15:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: York High School (498 students)
York Elementary School held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.7 → 42.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
York Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
York Elementary School
615 students
- York High Scho
York High School
498 students
- York Middle Sc
York Middle School
307 students
- Preschool Lear 178
Preschool Learning Academy
178 students
What this shows York Elementary School reports 615 students on the CCD universe file.
How York Elementary School compares
York 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▲ 33% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 615 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
615
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,484
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, York Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for York Public Schools reports $12,484 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How York Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| York Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Preschool Learning Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to York Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 59.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~615 students)
Frequently asked questions about York Elementary School
How many students attend York Elementary School?
York Elementary School has 615 students enrolled. It is a public school in York, NE. CCD year-over-year: 594 (2022-23) → 599 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at York Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at York Elementary School is 15:1, which is 11% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at York Elementary School?
41.2% of students at York Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of York Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at York Elementary School is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in York, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for York Elementary School?
York Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 York Elementary School rank among public schools in York?
By Resource Investment Index, York Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in York, 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 York Public Schools?
Besides York Elementary School, York Public Schools also operates York High School (498 students), York Middle School (307 students), and Preschool Learning Academy (178 students). See the York Public Schools district page for the complete list.