Enrollment
466
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Beatrice, NE
Beatrice Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Beatrice Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 310360000061
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beatrice Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Beatrice · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 40.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Beatrice Middle School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beatrice Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Beatrice, NE.
School address
District: Beatrice Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310360000061 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.6%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beatrice Middle School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beatrice Middle School
Beatrice Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Beatrice, Nebraska, enrolling 466 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 466 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 117 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #36.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 233 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Beatrice Public Schools spends $12,596 per pupil, 29% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 129 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 466 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Beatrice Public Schools also operates Beatrice High School (627 students) and Paddock Lane School (409 students) alongside Beatrice 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 Beatrice Middle School compares
Beatrice 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.6% | ▲ 31% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 66% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$12,596
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 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 81.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.9, Beatrice 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 Beatrice Public Schools, which includes Beatrice Middle School.
$12,596
Per student
-29%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.9%
State 33.3%
Federal 13.8%
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 Beatrice Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paddock Lane School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stoddard Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beatrice Community Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beatrice Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~466 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Beatrice Middle School
How many students attend Beatrice Middle School?
Beatrice Middle School has 466 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Beatrice, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beatrice Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beatrice Middle School is 14.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beatrice Middle School?
40.6% of students at Beatrice Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beatrice Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Beatrice Middle School is White at 81.5% of enrollment, in Beatrice, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beatrice Middle School?
Beatrice Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Beatrice Middle School rank among public schools in Beatrice?
By Resource Investment Index, Beatrice Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Beatrice, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Beatrice on the city page.
Is Beatrice Middle School a good school?
Beatrice Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. 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 Beatrice Public Schools?
Besides Beatrice Middle School, Beatrice Public Schools also operates Beatrice High School (627 students), Paddock Lane School (409 students), and Stoddard Elementary School (217 students). See the Beatrice Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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