- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Battle Creek, NE
Battle Creek High School
Federal NCES profile for Battle Creek High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310354000055
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Battle Creek High School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 15.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 292
- students enrolled
Battle Creek High School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Battle Creek Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310354000055 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Battle Creek High School held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.4 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 310354000055 · Battle Creek, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 13.9:1 · 15.4% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Battle Creek Elementary School (292 students)
Battle Creek High School held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.4 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
How Battle Creek High School compares
Battle Creek 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.4% | ▼ 50% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.4%
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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 60% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,092
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 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 92.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.3, Battle Creek High School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Battle Creek Public Schools reports $13,092 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Battle Creek High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Battle Creek 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 (~292 students)
Frequently asked questions about Battle Creek High School
How many students attend Battle Creek High School?
Battle Creek High School has 292 students enrolled. It is a public school in Battle Creek, NE. CCD year-over-year: 273 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Battle Creek High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Battle Creek High School is 13.9:1, which is 3% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Battle Creek High School?
15.4% of students at Battle Creek High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Battle Creek High School?
The largest demographic group at Battle Creek High School is White at 92.5% of enrollment, in Battle Creek, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Battle Creek High School?
Battle Creek High School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Battle Creek Public Schools?
Besides Battle Creek High School, Battle Creek Public Schools also operates Battle Creek Elementary School (292 students). See the Battle Creek Public Schools district page for the complete list.