- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arlington, NE
Arlington High School
Federal NCES profile for Arlington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310313000030
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arlington High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 15.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 330
- students enrolled
Arlington High School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Arlington Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310313000030 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Arlington High School held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.7 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 310313000030 · Arlington, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
330 enr · 12.2:1 · 15.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Arlington Elementary School (372 students)
Arlington High School held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.7 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
How Arlington High School compares
Arlington 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.3% | ▼ 50% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 330 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
330
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 41% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.8%
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
$15,096
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.2, Arlington High School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Arlington Public Schools reports $15,096 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arlington High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arlington 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 (~330 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Arlington High School
How many students attend Arlington High School?
Arlington High School has 330 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arlington, NE. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 341 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arlington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arlington High School is 12.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 22% 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 Arlington High School?
15.3% of students at Arlington High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arlington High School?
The largest demographic group at Arlington High School is White at 93.0% of enrollment, in Arlington, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arlington High School?
Arlington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Arlington Public Schools?
Besides Arlington High School, Arlington Public Schools also operates Arlington Elementary School (372 students). See the Arlington Public Schools district page for the complete list.