Enrollment
187
Elementary
DISTRICT 149 · STATE 272
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RED CLOUD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS·NCES 317599001550
RED CLOUD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
334 N CHERRY, RED CLOUD, NE 68970 · (402) 746-3413 · Webster County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL187 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
11.4:1
16 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.8:1 · STATE 21.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
49%
92 students
DISTRICT 45% · STATE 37%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 49 | 26% |
| Kindergarten | 19 | 10% |
| Grade 1 | 26 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 16 | 9% |
| Grade 3 | 20 | 11% |
| Grade 4 | 22 | 12% |
| Grade 5 | 20 | 11% |
| Grade 6 | 15 | 8% |
Student demographics
35%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 34% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
RED CLOUD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL→RED CLOUD HIGH SCHOOL
Based on grade levels within RED CLOUD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
NSCAS 2024-25 . % On Track + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
63.4%
NE avg 57.6%
What this means: On the NSCAS, Nebraska's statewide test, about 63 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level. The Nebraska average is about 58 of 100.
Source: NSCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where RED CLOUD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 63.4% | #175 of 438 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 187 | #391 of 587 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 49.2% | #94 of 359 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
187
+31 (+20%) vs 2020
+15% since 1990-91, when it was 162
Student : Teacher
11.4:1
was 12.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 187 | 16.4 | 11.4:1 | 49% (92) |
| 2023-24 | 177 | 14.3 | 12.4:1 | 57% (101) |
| 2022-23 | 163 | 14.4 | 11.3:1 | 58% (95) |
| 2020-21 | 156 | 13 | 12.0:1 | 58% (90) |
| 2017-18 | 157 | 13 | 12.1:1 | 57% (90) |
| 2015-16 | 159 | 14 | 11.4:1 | 55% (87) |
| 2010-11 | 148 | 9 | 16.4:1 | 67% (99) |
| 2000-01 | 138 | 9 | 15.3:1 | 49% (68) |
| 1990-91 | 162 | 10 | 16.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for RED CLOUD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
About RED CLOUD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
The public elementary school RED CLOUD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located in RED CLOUD, Nebraska. Students in pre-K through 6 make up the school's enrollment of 187 students. Elementary schools in Nebraska have about 272 students on average; enrollment here is 31% lower.
RED CLOUD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS is the district for RED CLOUD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. It has 2 schools and 298 students.
More than half of enrollment at RED CLOUD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is White: 79%. The next largest groups are 15% Hispanic and 5% multiracial. The school's White share is 12 points below the 91% share among Webster County residents. The diversity index for RED CLOUD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is 35%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
A staff of 16.4 full-time-equivalent teachers puts the student-to-teacher ratio at 11.4:1. Across elementary schools in Nebraska, the average ratio is 21.0:1. The share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 49%. The gap from the 34% average for public schools in Webster County is 15 points.
Webster County is the school's county. There, the median household earns about $64,347 a year, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 21% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 9%. Public schools in Webster County number 5, with about 748 students.
RED CLOUD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's nearest public school is RED CLOUD HIGH SCHOOL (about 0.4 miles).
Its location is classified as Rural: Remote by the National Center for Education Statistics.
Enrollment was 187 in 2024-25. In 2020-21, it was 156.
The discussion board for RED CLOUD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is open to topics like special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Webster County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
3,360
Census ACS
Median income
$64,347
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
5
748 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in RED CLOUD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
- RED CLOUD HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 111 students
Nearby schools
- RED CLOUD HIGH SCHOOL0.4 mi · 111
- SILVER LAKE ELEM SCH-BLADEN16.8 mi · 135
- BLUE HILL HIGH SCHOOL17.0 mi · 132
- BLUE HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL17.0 mi · 183
- LAWRENCE/NELSON ELEMENTARY SCH20.1 mi · 129
- LAWRENCE - NELSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL20.1 mi · 123
Frequently asked questions
About RED CLOUD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at RED CLOUD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
RED CLOUD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 187 students in grades PK-06.
Is RED CLOUD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
RED CLOUD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is an elementary school covering grades PK-06.
How many teachers does RED CLOUD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
RED CLOUD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL employs 16 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.4:1.
What is the student diversity at RED CLOUD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
Student demographics at RED CLOUD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL are roughly 79% White, 15% Hispanic, 1% Black, 5% Two or more.
What district is RED CLOUD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in?
RED CLOUD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is part of RED CLOUD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS.
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