Enrollment
107
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.7%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ainsworth Middle School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ainsworth Middle School
Ainsworth Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Ainsworth, Nebraska, enrolling 107 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 26.7% lands close to the Nebraska typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 107 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 166 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #32.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 107 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Ainsworth Community Schools also operates Ainsworth Elementary School (138 students) and Ainsworth High School (104 students) alongside Ainsworth Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ainsworth Middle School compares
Ainsworth Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,860
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $17,680
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ainsworth Community Schools, which includes Ainsworth Middle School.
$18,860
Per student
+7%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.3%
State 12.5%
Federal 9.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 104
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~107 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Ainsworth on the city page.
Is Ainsworth Middle School a good school?
Ainsworth Middle School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Nebraska schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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