- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Bennington Middle School held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 36.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 310399002357 · Bennington, NE Middle · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 12.7:1 · 15.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Bennington High School (1,068 students)
Bennington Middle School held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 36.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Bennington Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bennington Hig
Bennington High School
1,068 students
- Bennington Sou
Bennington South Middle School
599 students
- Pine Creek Ele
Pine Creek Elementary
556 students
- Anchor Pointe
Anchor Pointe Elementary
544 students
- Heritage Eleme
Heritage Elementary
436 students
- This school
Bennington Middle School
431 students
What this shows Bennington Middle School reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bennington Middle School compares
Bennington Middle 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$11,340
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
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.
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
District finance for Bennington Public Schools reports $11,340 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~431 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.