Enrollment
261
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alliance, NE
Alliance Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Alliance Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 310291000012
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alliance Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Alliance · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 43.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Alliance Middle School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alliance Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Alliance, NE.
School address
District: Alliance Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310291000012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.0%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alliance Middle School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alliance Middle School
Alliance Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Alliance, Nebraska, enrolling 261 students.
At 12.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nebraska median, within a few percentage points of the 13.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 261 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 155 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #146, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 261 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Alliance Public Schools spends $13,683 per pupil, 23% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 111 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 261 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Alliance Public Schools also operates Alliance High School (451 students) and Grandview Elementary School (283 students) alongside Alliance 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 Alliance Middle School compares
Alliance 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.0% | ▲ 39% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
261
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 44% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,683
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
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 59.8%
Hispanic or Latino 29.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.0%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Alliance Middle School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alliance Public Schools, which includes Alliance Middle School.
$13,683
Per student
-23%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.0%
State 21.3%
Federal 9.7%
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 Alliance Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grandview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emerson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alliance Early Child Ed Prog | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alliance Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 78
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar middle 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 (~261 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Alliance Middle School
How many students attend Alliance Middle School?
Alliance Middle School has 261 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alliance, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alliance Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alliance Middle School is 12.4:1, which is 8% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 21% 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 Alliance Middle School?
43.0% of students at Alliance Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alliance Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Alliance Middle School is White at 59.8% of enrollment, in Alliance, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alliance Middle School?
Alliance Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Alliance Middle School rank among public schools in Alliance?
By Resource Investment Index, Alliance Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Alliance, 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 Alliance on the city page.
Is Alliance Middle School a good school?
Alliance Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Alliance Public Schools?
Besides Alliance Middle School, Alliance Public Schools also operates Alliance High School (451 students), Grandview Elementary School (283 students), and Emerson Elementary School (237 students). See the Alliance Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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