Enrollment
1,068
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bennington, NE
Bennington High School
Federal NCES profile for Bennington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 310399000078
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bennington High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Bennington · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 10.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bennington High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bennington High School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Bennington, NE.
School address
District: Bennington Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310399000078 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.6%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bennington High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bennington High School
Bennington High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Bennington, Nebraska, enrolling 1,068 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.1:1 is larger than about 92% of Nebraska schools and 34% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.6% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Nebraska average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nebraska, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,068 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 27 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #16.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 356 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
15.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Bennington Public Schools spends $9,704 per pupil, 45% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Bennington Public Schools also operates Bennington South Middle School (599 students) and Pine Creek Elementary (556 students) alongside Bennington High 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 Bennington High School compares
Bennington High 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 34% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.6% | ▼ 66% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,068 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,068
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 92% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,704
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 83.6%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.4, Bennington High School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bennington Public Schools, which includes Bennington High School.
$9,704
Per student
-45%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.4%
State 39.5%
Federal 6.0%
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 Bennington High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington South Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine Creek Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anchor Pointe Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bennington Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bennington High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high 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 (~1,068 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bennington High School
How many students attend Bennington High School?
Bennington High School has 1,068 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bennington, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bennington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bennington High School is 18.1:1, which is 34% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bennington High School?
10.6% of students at Bennington High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bennington High School?
The largest demographic group at Bennington High School is White at 83.6% of enrollment, in Bennington, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bennington High School?
Bennington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bennington High School rank among public schools in Bennington?
By Resource Investment Index, Bennington High School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Bennington, 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 Bennington on the city page.
Is Bennington High School a good school?
Bennington High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 Bennington Public Schools?
Besides Bennington High School, Bennington Public Schools also operates Bennington South Middle School (599 students), Pine Creek Elementary (556 students), and Anchor Pointe Elementary (544 students). See the Bennington Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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