- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bennington, NE
Bennington South Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bennington South Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 310399002439
👥 S:T ratio 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bennington South Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Nebraska schools.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Bennington · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 7.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bennington South Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bennington South Middle School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Bennington, NE.
School address
District: Bennington Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310399002439 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+78 students YoY
Bennington South Middle School grew from 510 students in 2022-23 to 588 in 2023-24 (+15.3%).
Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 41.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+78 students YoY 310399002439 · Bennington, NE Middle · MID · TRAD
599 enr · 16.2:1 · 7.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Bennington High School (1,068 students)
Bennington South Middle School grew from 510 students in 2022-23 to 588 in 2023-24 (+15.3%). Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 41.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Bennington South Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bennington Hig
Bennington High School
1,068 students
- This school
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
- Bennington Mid
Bennington Middle School
431 students
What this shows Bennington South Middle School reports 599 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bennington South Middle School compares
Bennington South Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.3% | ▼ 76% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 599 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
599
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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.
Student demographics
White 82.5%
African American 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.2, Bennington South Middle School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
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 South Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anchor Pointe Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bennington Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bennington South Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~599 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bennington South Middle School
How many students attend Bennington South Middle School?
Bennington South Middle School has 599 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bennington, NE. CCD year-over-year: 510 (2022-23) → 588 (2023-24), up 78.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bennington South Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bennington South Middle School is 16.2:1, which is 20% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bennington South Middle School?
7.3% of students at Bennington South Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bennington South Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bennington South Middle School is White at 82.5% of enrollment, in Bennington, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bennington South Middle School?
Bennington South Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Bennington South Middle School rank among public schools in Bennington?
By Resource Investment Index, Bennington South Middle School ranks #8 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 South Middle School, Bennington Public Schools also operates Bennington High School (1,068 students), Pine Creek Elementary (556 students), and Anchor Pointe Elementary (544 students). See the Bennington Public Schools district page for the complete list.