- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Alliance Middle School held near 276 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.3 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 310291000012 · Alliance, NE Middle · SMALL · TRAD
261 enr · 12.4:1 · 43.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Alliance High School (451 students)
Alliance Middle School held near 276 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.3 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Alliance Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alliance High
Alliance High School
451 students
- Grandview Elem
Grandview Elementary School
283 students
- This school
Alliance Middle School
261 students
- Emerson Elemen
Emerson Elementary School
237 students
- Alliance Early 78
Alliance Early Child Ed Prog
78 students
What this shows Alliance Middle School reports 261 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alliance Middle School compares
Alliance 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,680
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
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.
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
District finance for Alliance Public Schools reports $13,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~261 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 276 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.