Enrollment
599
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.3%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bennington South Middle School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bennington South Middle School
Bennington South Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Bennington, Nebraska, enrolling 599 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.3% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the Nebraska average.
Enrollment of 599 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 96 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #92, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
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 Pine Creek Elementary (556 students) alongside Bennington South 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 South Middle School compares
Bennington South 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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.
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 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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bennington Public Schools, which includes Bennington South 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 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
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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 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 (~599 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
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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.
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.
Is Bennington South Middle School a good school?
Bennington South Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Nebraska schools. 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 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.
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