Enrollment
431
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bennington, NE
Bennington Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bennington 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 310399002357
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bennington Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Bennington · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 15.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bennington Middle School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bennington Middle School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Bennington, NE.
School address
District: Bennington Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310399002357 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.1%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bennington Middle School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bennington Middle School
Bennington Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Bennington, Nebraska, enrolling 431 students.
At 12.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nebraska median, within a few percentage points of the 13.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 15.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 431 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 155 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #58.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 216 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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 High School (1,068 students) and Bennington South Middle School (599 students) alongside Bennington 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 Bennington Middle School compares
Bennington 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 51% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.7%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 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 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.5, Bennington 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 Bennington Public Schools, which includes Bennington Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bennington South Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Creek Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anchor Pointe Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bennington Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
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 (~431 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bennington Middle School
How many students attend Bennington Middle School?
Bennington Middle School has 431 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bennington, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bennington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bennington Middle School is 12.7:1, which is 6% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 19% 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 Bennington Middle School?
15.1% of students at Bennington Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bennington Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bennington Middle School is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Bennington, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bennington Middle School?
Bennington 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 Bennington Middle School rank among public schools in Bennington?
By Resource Investment Index, Bennington Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School a good school?
Bennington 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 Bennington Public Schools?
Besides Bennington Middle School, Bennington Public Schools also operates Bennington High School (1,068 students), Bennington South Middle School (599 students), and Pine Creek Elementary (556 students). See the Bennington Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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