- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · North Platte, NE
Adams Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Adams Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 310002201321
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adams Middle School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #4 of 12
- public schools in North Platte · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Adams Middle School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adams Middle School ranks #4 of 12 public schools in North Platte, NE.
School address
District: North Platte Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310002201321 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Adams Middle School shrank from 566 students in 2022-23 to 533 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 41.7 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 310002201321 · North Platte, NE Middle · MID · TRAD
513 enr · 12.5:1 · 41.9% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: North Platte High School (1,145 students)
Adams Middle School shrank from 566 students in 2022-23 to 533 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE added 41.7 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Adams Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Platte H
North Platte High School
1,145 students
- This school
Adams Middle School
513 students
- Jefferson Elem 329
Jefferson Elementary School
329 students
- Lincoln Elemen 316
Lincoln Elementary School
316 students
- Madison Middle 263
Madison Middle School
263 students
- Mcdonald Eleme 247
Mcdonald Elementary School
247 students
What this shows Adams Middle School reports 513 students on the CCD universe file.
How Adams Middle School compares
Adams Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▲ 36% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,735
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Adams Middle School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Platte Public Schools reports $13,735 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Adams Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Platte High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcdonald Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adams Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~513 students)
Frequently asked questions about Adams Middle School
How many students attend Adams Middle School?
Adams Middle School has 513 students enrolled. It is a middle school in North Platte, NE. CCD year-over-year: 566 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adams Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adams Middle School is 12.5:1, which is 7% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 20% 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 Middle School?
41.9% of students at Adams Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adams Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Adams Middle School is White at 73.3% of enrollment, in North Platte, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adams Middle School?
Adams Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in North Platte?
By Resource Investment Index, Adams Middle School ranks #4 of 12 public schools in North Platte, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in North Platte on the city page.
What other schools are in North Platte Public Schools?
Besides Adams Middle School, North Platte Public Schools also operates North Platte High School (1,145 students), Jefferson Elementary School (329 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (316 students). See the North Platte Public Schools district page for the complete list.