- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arapahoe, NE
Arapahoe High School
Federal NCES profile for Arapahoe High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310309000026
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arapahoe High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Nebraska schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 42.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 153
- students enrolled
Arapahoe High School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Arapahoe Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310309000026 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Arapahoe High School held near 147 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 14.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 310309000026 · Arapahoe, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
153 enr · 10.2:1 · 42.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Arapahoe Elementary School (181 students)
Arapahoe High School held near 147 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 14.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
How Arapahoe High School compares
Arapahoe High 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 24% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.4% | ▲ 37% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 153 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
153
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 24% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.8%
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
$15,857
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.9, Arapahoe High School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Arapahoe Public Schools reports $15,857 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arapahoe High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arapahoe Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arapahoe High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~153 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Arapahoe High School
How many students attend Arapahoe High School?
Arapahoe High School has 153 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arapahoe, NE. CCD year-over-year: 151 (2022-23) → 147 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arapahoe High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arapahoe High School is 10.2:1, which is 24% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 35% 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 Arapahoe High School?
42.4% of students at Arapahoe High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arapahoe High School?
The largest demographic group at Arapahoe High School is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Arapahoe, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arapahoe High School?
Arapahoe High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
What other schools are in Arapahoe Public Schools?
Besides Arapahoe High School, Arapahoe Public Schools also operates Arapahoe Elementary School (181 students). See the Arapahoe Public Schools district page for the complete list.