- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ainsworth, NE
Ainsworth Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ainsworth Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 310279000202
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ainsworth Middle School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Nebraska schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Ainsworth · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ainsworth Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ainsworth Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Ainsworth, NE.
School address
District: Ainsworth Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310279000202 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Ainsworth Middle School held near 112 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.6 → 11.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 310279000202 · Ainsworth, NE Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
107 enr · 10.7:1 · 26.7% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Ainsworth Elementary School (138 students)
Ainsworth Middle School held near 112 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.6 → 11.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Ainsworth Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ainsworth Elem
Ainsworth Elementary School
138 students
- This school
Ainsworth Middle School
107 students
- Ainsworth High
Ainsworth High School
104 students
- Ainsworth Litt 34
Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool
34 students
What this shows Ainsworth Middle School reports 107 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ainsworth Middle School compares
Ainsworth Middle 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 21% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 14% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 107 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
107
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 28% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 107 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.4, Ainsworth Middle School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ainsworth Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ainsworth High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ainsworth Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 104
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~107 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ainsworth Middle School
How many students attend Ainsworth Middle School?
Ainsworth Middle School has 107 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ainsworth, NE. CCD year-over-year: 116 (2022-23) → 112 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ainsworth Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ainsworth Middle School is 10.7:1, which is 21% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 32% 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 Middle School?
26.7% of students at Ainsworth Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ainsworth Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ainsworth Middle School is White at 83.2% of enrollment, in Ainsworth, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ainsworth Middle School?
Ainsworth Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Ainsworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Ainsworth Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School, Ainsworth Community Schools also operates Ainsworth Elementary School (138 students), Ainsworth High School (104 students), and Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool (34 students). See the Ainsworth Community Schools district page for the complete list.