- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bayard, NE
Bayard Secondary School
Federal NCES profile for Bayard Secondary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310009000057
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bayard Secondary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 47.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 157
- students enrolled
Bayard Secondary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Bayard Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310009000057 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Bayard Secondary School held near 158 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.9 → 13.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 310009000057 · Bayard, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
157 enr · 12.1:1 · 47.5% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Bayard Elementary School (166 students)
Bayard Secondary School held near 158 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.9 → 13.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
How Bayard Secondary School compares
Bayard Secondary 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.5% | ▲ 54% | 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
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
157
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.8%
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
$19,596
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Bayard Secondary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bayard Public Schools reports $19,596 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bayard Secondary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayard Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bayard Secondary 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 (~157 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bayard Secondary School
How many students attend Bayard Secondary School?
Bayard Secondary School has 157 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bayard, NE. CCD year-over-year: 158 (2022-23) → 158 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bayard Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bayard Secondary School is 12.1:1, which is 10% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 23% 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 Bayard Secondary School?
47.5% of students at Bayard Secondary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bayard Secondary School?
The largest demographic group at Bayard Secondary School is White at 72.0% of enrollment, in Bayard, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bayard Secondary School?
Bayard Secondary School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Bayard Public Schools?
Besides Bayard Secondary School, Bayard Public Schools also operates Bayard Elementary School (166 students). See the Bayard Public Schools district page for the complete list.