Enrollment
615
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.2%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How York Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at York Elementary School
York Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in York, Nebraska, enrolling 615 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 615 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 68 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 308 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding York Public Schools spends $12,824 per pupil, 27% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
York Public Schools also operates York High School (498 students) and York Middle School (307 students) alongside York Elementary School.
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 York Elementary School compares
York Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,824
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for York Public Schools, which includes York Elementary School.
$12,824
Per student
-27%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.3%
State 19.2%
Federal 15.5%
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 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
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 59.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~615 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in York on the city page.
Is York Elementary School a good school?
York Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 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.
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