- Enrollment
- 2,696
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Grand Island, NE
Barr Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Barr Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 310001601014
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barr Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Grand Island · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 62.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Barr Middle School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barr Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Grand Island, NE.
School address
District: Grand Island Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310001601014 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Barr Middle School shrank from 718 students in 2022-23 to 663 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE added 49.7 → 51.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 310001601014 · Grand Island, NE Middle · MID · TRAD
648 enr · 13.2:1 · 62.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Island Senior High School (2,696 students)
Barr Middle School shrank from 718 students in 2022-23 to 663 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE added 49.7 → 51.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Barr Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grand Island S
Grand Island Senior High School
2,696 students
- Walnut Middle 777
Walnut Middle School
777 students
- Westridge Midd 694
Westridge Middle School
694 students
- This school 648
Barr Middle School
648 students
- Howard Element 484
Howard Elementary School
484 students
- Starr Elementa 453
Starr Elementary School
453 students
What this shows Barr Middle School reports 648 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barr Middle School compares
Barr Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.5% | ▲ 102% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 648 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
648
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 102% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 53% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.1%
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
$13,267
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
144
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.4%
White 24.4%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Barr Middle School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grand Island Public Schools reports $13,267 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barr Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Island Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westridge Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Starr Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barr Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~648 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Barr Middle School
How many students attend Barr Middle School?
Barr Middle School has 648 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Grand Island, NE. CCD year-over-year: 718 (2022-23) → 663 (2023-24), down 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barr Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barr Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 16% 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 Barr Middle School?
62.5% of students at Barr Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barr Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Barr Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 63.4% of enrollment, in Grand Island, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barr Middle School?
Barr Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Barr Middle School rank among middle schools in Grand Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Barr Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Grand Island, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Grand Island on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Island Public Schools?
Besides Barr Middle School, Grand Island Public Schools also operates Grand Island Senior High School (2,696 students), Walnut Middle School (777 students), and Westridge Middle School (694 students). See the Grand Island Public Schools district page for the complete list.