Enrollment
1,011
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Omaha, NE
Beadle Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Beadle Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 317374000723
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beadle Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska.
- #11 of 21
- middle schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 9.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Beadle Middle School has class sizes larger than 83% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beadle Middle School ranks #11 of 21 middle schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Millard Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317374000723 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.1%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beadle Middle School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beadle Middle School
Beadle Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Omaha, Nebraska, enrolling 1,011 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.1% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Nebraska average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nebraska, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,011 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 27 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #23, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 506 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Millard Public Schools spends $11,075 per pupil, 37% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Millard Public Schools also operates Millard North High School (2,572 students) and Millard South High School (2,526 students) alongside Beadle Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Beadle Middle School compares
Beadle Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.1% | ▼ 71% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,011 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,011
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 83% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,075
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
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 506 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 84.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 3.3%
African American 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, Beadle Middle School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Millard Public Schools, which includes Beadle Middle School.
$11,075
Per student
-37%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.7%
State 31.6%
Federal 9.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Beadle Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millard North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millard South High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millard West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kiewit Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harry Andersen Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beadle Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,526
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,344
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,011 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Beadle Middle School
How many students attend Beadle Middle School?
Beadle Middle School has 1,011 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Omaha, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beadle Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beadle Middle School is 16.3:1, which is 21% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beadle Middle School?
9.1% of students at Beadle Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beadle Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Beadle Middle School is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beadle Middle School?
Beadle Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Beadle Middle School rank among middle schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Beadle Middle School ranks #11 of 21 middle schools in Omaha, 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 Omaha on the city page.
Is Beadle Middle School a good school?
Beadle Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Millard Public Schools?
Besides Beadle Middle School, Millard Public Schools also operates Millard North High School (2,572 students), Millard South High School (2,526 students), and Millard West High School (2,344 students). See the Millard Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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