Enrollment
157
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Amherst, NE
Amherst High School
Federal NCES profile for Amherst High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310007000019
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amherst High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Nebraska schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 17.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 157
- students enrolled
Amherst High School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Amherst Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310007000019 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.8:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.1%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Amherst High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Amherst High School
Amherst High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Amherst, Nebraska, enrolling 157 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 157 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 143 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #122, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 314 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Amherst Public Schools spends $12,447 per pupil, 30% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district, Amherst Public Schools, also runs Amherst Elementary School (203 students).
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 Amherst High School compares
Amherst High 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 27% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.1% | ▼ 45% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
157
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 21% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$12,447
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 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 94.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.9, Amherst High School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Amherst Public Schools, which includes Amherst High School.
$12,447
Per student
-30%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.3%
State 41.2%
Federal 7.5%
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 Amherst High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amherst High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other 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 (~157 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Amherst High School
How many students attend Amherst High School?
Amherst High School has 157 students enrolled. It is a public school in Amherst, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amherst High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Amherst High School is 9.8:1, which is 27% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 38% 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 Amherst High School?
17.1% of students at Amherst High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amherst High School?
The largest demographic group at Amherst High School is White at 94.3% of enrollment, in Amherst, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amherst High School?
Amherst High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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).
Is Amherst High School a good school?
Amherst High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% 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 Amherst Public Schools?
Besides Amherst High School, Amherst Public Schools also operates Amherst Elementary School (203 students). See the Amherst Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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