- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ainsworth, NE
Ainsworth High School
Federal NCES profile for Ainsworth High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 71/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 310279000006
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 90
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ainsworth High School earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Nebraska schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Ainsworth · Resource Index
- 71
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.5:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 31.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ainsworth High School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ainsworth High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ainsworth, NE.
School address
District: Ainsworth Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310279000006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Ainsworth High School held near 114 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 15.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 310279000006 · Ainsworth, NE High · SMALL · TRAD
104 enr · 6.5:1 · 31.1% lunch · RII 71
Nearest enrollment peer: Ainsworth Elementary School (138 students)
Ainsworth High School held near 114 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 15.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Ainsworth High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ainsworth Elem
Ainsworth Elementary School
138 students
- Ainsworth Midd
Ainsworth Middle School
107 students
- This school
Ainsworth High School
104 students
- Ainsworth Litt 34
Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool
34 students
What this shows Ainsworth High School reports 104 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ainsworth High School compares
Ainsworth High School 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 | 6.5:1 | ▼ 52% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▲ 1% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 104 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.5:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
104
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
6.5:1
students per teacher
- 52% below state mean
Top 5% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,342
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 52 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Two or More 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.8, Ainsworth High School is about as mixed as the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ainsworth Community Schools reports $20,342 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ainsworth High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ainsworth Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ainsworth Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ainsworth High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide high 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 (~104 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ainsworth High School
How many students attend Ainsworth High School?
Ainsworth High School has 104 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ainsworth, NE. CCD year-over-year: 119 (2022-23) → 114 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ainsworth High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ainsworth High School is 6.5:1, which is 52% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 59% 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 Ainsworth High School?
31.1% of students at Ainsworth High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ainsworth High School?
The largest demographic group at Ainsworth High School is White at 79.8% of enrollment, in Ainsworth, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ainsworth High School?
Ainsworth High School has a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (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 Ainsworth High School rank among public schools in Ainsworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Ainsworth High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ainsworth, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Ainsworth Community Schools?
Besides Ainsworth High School, Ainsworth Community Schools also operates Ainsworth Elementary School (138 students), Ainsworth Middle School (107 students), and Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool (34 students). See the Ainsworth Community Schools district page for the complete list.