At a glance
Reported students
319
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Nebraska other enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 88 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
241.5
Little Panthers Preschool: 319 reported students.
State peer staffing position
65th percentile
21.6:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. 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
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Little Panthers Preschool
Little Panthers Preschool is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Norfolk. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Norfolk Public Schools. NCES reports 319 students for 2024–25.
Among 88 combined / other schools in Nebraska with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 27 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.6:1, above the Nebraska median of 15:1 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 (45.8%) and White (44.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Little Panthers Preschool
- 1How do the reported 21.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.75 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?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.2%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.22
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.1
- 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
- White44.2%
- Hispanic45.8%
- Black2.8%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.8%
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 Norfolk Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bel Air Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
333 reported students
Jefferson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
256 reported students
Washington Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
227 reported students
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
220 reported students
Grant Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
194 reported students
Westside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
194 reported students
Public schools near Little Panthers Preschool
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Elementary School Elementary · Norfolk Public Schools | PK–04 | 194 | 0.8 mi |
| Bel Air Elementary School Elementary · Norfolk Public Schools | PK–04 | 333 | 1 mi |
| Grant Elementary School Elementary · Norfolk Public Schools | PK–04 | 194 | 1.3 mi |
| Alternatives for Success Sch High · Norfolk Public Schools | 09–12 | 0 | 1.7 mi |
| Norfolk Jr High School Middle · Norfolk Public Schools | 07–08 | 631 | 1.7 mi |
| Eastern Learning Center Other · Educational Service Unit 08 | PK–12 | 0 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Little Panthers Preschool
What grades does Little Panthers Preschool serve?
Little Panthers Preschool reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Norfolk Public Schools.
How many students attend Little Panthers Preschool?
Little Panthers Preschool reported 319 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 88 Nebraska combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Little Panthers Preschool?
The calculated ratio is 21.6:1, based on 319 students and 14.75 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Nebraska median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Little Panthers Preschool a public, charter, or magnet school?
Little Panthers Preschool is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Norfolk Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Little Panthers Preschool students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
55.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Little Panthers Preschool in?
Little Panthers Preschool is part of Norfolk Public Schools, based in Norfolk, NE, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Little Panthers Preschool?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Westside Elementary School (0.8 mi), Bel Air Elementary School (1 mi), Grant Elementary School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.