- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hastings, NE
Adams Central Jr-Sr High Sch
Federal NCES profile for Adams Central Jr-Sr High Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310277000003
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adams Central Jr-Sr High Sch earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #1 of 8
- schools in Hastings · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 12.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Adams Central Jr-Sr High Sch has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adams Central Jr-Sr High Sch ranks #1 of 8 schools in Hastings, NE.
School address
District: Adams Central Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310277000003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Adams Central Jr-Sr High Sch held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 310277000003 · Hastings, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
452 enr · 12.2:1 · 12.6% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Adams Central Elementary School (506 students)
Adams Central Jr-Sr High Sch held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Adams Central Jr-Sr High Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adams Central
Adams Central Elementary School
506 students
- This school
Adams Central Jr-Sr High Sch
452 students
- Adams Central 98
Adams Central Early Childhood Center
98 students
What this shows Adams Central Jr-Sr High Sch reports 452 students on the CCD universe file.
How Adams Central Jr-Sr High Sch compares
Adams Central Jr-Sr High Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.6% | ▼ 59% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 41% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
4.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$16,269
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.7 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.0, Adams Central Jr-Sr High Sch is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Adams Central Public Schools reports $16,269 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Adams Central Jr-Sr High Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adams Central Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adams Central Jr-Sr High Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~452 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Adams Central Jr-Sr High Sch
How many students attend Adams Central Jr-Sr High Sch?
Adams Central Jr-Sr High Sch has 452 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hastings, NE. CCD year-over-year: 430 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adams Central Jr-Sr High Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Adams Central Jr-Sr High Sch is 12.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Adams Central Jr-Sr High Sch?
12.6% of students at Adams Central Jr-Sr High Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adams Central Jr-Sr High Sch?
The largest demographic group at Adams Central Jr-Sr High Sch is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Hastings, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adams Central Jr-Sr High Sch?
Adams Central Jr-Sr High Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Adams Central Jr-Sr High Sch rank among schools in Hastings?
By Resource Investment Index, Adams Central Jr-Sr High Sch ranks #1 of 8 schools in Hastings, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hastings on the city page.
What other schools are in Adams Central Public Schools?
Besides Adams Central Jr-Sr High Sch, Adams Central Public Schools also operates Adams Central Elementary School (506 students) and Adams Central Early Childhood Center (98 students). See the Adams Central Public Schools district page for the complete list.