At a glance
Reported students
43
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
11.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
3.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Nebraska elementary enrollment
2nd percentile
Compared with 530 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
42.5
Minatare Elementary School: 43 reported students.
State peer staffing position
1st percentile
3.7:1 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
- 64
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Student–teacher ratio
- 6.4:1
What the reported data says about Minatare Elementary School
Minatare Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Minatare. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Minatare Public Schools. NCES reports 43 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 2nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 3.7:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (55.8%) and White (41.9%). English learners represent 7.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Minatare Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 3.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 11.5 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
- English learners
- 7.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White41.9%
- Hispanic55.8%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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 Minatare Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Minatare Junior High School
Middle · Grades 06–08
42 reported students
Minatare High School
High · Grades 09–12
48 reported students
Minatare Pre-Start Pre-School
Other · Grades PK–PK
13 reported students
Public schools near Minatare 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Minatare School Elementary · Scottsbluff Public Schools | PK–05 | 76 | 4.4 mi |
| Roosevelt Elementary School Elementary · Scottsbluff Public Schools | PK–05 | 280 | 8.2 mi |
| Lincoln Elementary School Elementary · Gering Public Schools | PK–05 | 319 | 8.3 mi |
| Geil Elementary School Elementary · Gering Public Schools | PK–05 | 305 | 8.4 mi |
| Longfellow Elementary School Elementary · Scottsbluff Public Schools | PK–05 | 379 | 8.6 mi |
| Northfield Elementary School Elementary · Gering Public Schools | PK–05 | 299 | 8.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Minatare Elementary School
What grades does Minatare Elementary School serve?
Minatare Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Minatare Public Schools.
How many students attend Minatare Elementary School?
Minatare Elementary School reported 43 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 2nd percentile among 530 Nebraska elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 64 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Minatare Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 3.7:1, based on 43 students and 11.5 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 Minatare Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Minatare Elementary School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Minatare Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Minatare Elementary School in?
Minatare Elementary School is part of Minatare Public Schools, based in Minatare, NE, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Minatare Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lake Minatare School (4.4 mi), Roosevelt Elementary School (8.2 mi), Lincoln Elementary School (8.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.