At a glance
Reported students
120
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14.05
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Nebraska elementary enrollment
16th percentile
Compared with 530 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
49
Isanti Elementary School: 120 reported students.
State peer staffing position
7th percentile
8.5:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 160
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15.75
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.2:1
What the reported data says about Isanti Elementary School
Isanti Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Niobrara. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Isanti Community School. NCES reports 120 students for 2024–25.
Among 530 elementary schools in Nebraska with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 286 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 16th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.5:1, below the Nebraska median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are American Indian or Alaska Native (88.3%) and White (7.5%). Students served under IDEA represent 21.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Isanti Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 8.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.05 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 21.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.5%
- Hispanic2.5%
- Black0%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native88.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Isanti Community School
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Isanti Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
49 reported students
Isanti High School
High · Grades 09–12
39 reported students
Public schools near Isanti Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isanti High School High · Isanti Community School | 09–12 | 39 | under 0.1 mi |
| Isanti Middle School Middle · Isanti Community School | 06–08 | 49 | under 0.1 mi |
| Springfield Elementary - 03 Elementary · Bon Homme School District 04-2 | KG–05 | 57 | 2.5 mi |
| Hutterische Colony Elementary - 18 Elementary · Bon Homme School District 04-2 | KG–08 | 30 | 7.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Isanti Elementary School
What grades does Isanti Elementary School serve?
Isanti Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Isanti Community School.
How many students attend Isanti Elementary School?
Isanti Elementary School reported 120 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 16th percentile among 530 Nebraska elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 160 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Isanti Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 8.5:1, based on 120 students and 14.05 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Nebraska median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Isanti Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Isanti Elementary School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Isanti Community School attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Isanti Elementary School in?
Isanti Elementary School is part of Isanti Community School, based in Niobrara, NE, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Isanti Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Isanti High School (under 0.1 mi), Isanti Middle School (under 0.1 mi), Springfield Elementary - 03 (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.