- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Broken Bow, NE
Broken Bow High School
Federal NCES profile for Broken Bow High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 310001100103
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Broken Bow High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Broken Bow · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 27.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Broken Bow High School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Broken Bow High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Broken Bow, NE.
School address
District: Broken Bow Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310001100103 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Broken Bow High School held near 238 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 310001100103 · Broken Bow, NE High · SMALL · TRAD
234 enr · 13:1 · 27.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: North Park Elementary School (376 students)
Broken Bow High School held near 238 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Broken Bow High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Park Ele
North Park Elementary School
376 students
- This school
Broken Bow High School
234 students
- Broken Bow Mid
Broken Bow Middle School
166 students
- New Discoverie 73
New Discoveries Preschool
73 students
- Early Childhoo 43
Early Childhood Services
43 students
What this shows Broken Bow High School reports 234 students on the CCD universe file.
How Broken Bow High School compares
Broken Bow High 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.5% | ▼ 11% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
234
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 51% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$13,354
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
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
African American 1.7%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.5, Broken Bow High School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Broken Bow Public Schools reports $13,354 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Broken Bow High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Park Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broken Bow Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Discoveries Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Services | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Broken Bow High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- -
Nationwide high 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 (~234 students)
Frequently asked questions about Broken Bow High School
How many students attend Broken Bow High School?
Broken Bow High School has 234 students enrolled. It is a high school in Broken Bow, NE. CCD year-over-year: 247 (2022-23) → 238 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Broken Bow High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Broken Bow High School is 13:1, which is 4% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 17% 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 Broken Bow High School?
27.5% of students at Broken Bow High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Broken Bow High School?
The largest demographic group at Broken Bow High School is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Broken Bow, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Broken Bow High School?
Broken Bow High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Broken Bow High School rank among public schools in Broken Bow?
By Resource Investment Index, Broken Bow High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Broken Bow, 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 Broken Bow on the city page.
What other schools are in Broken Bow Public Schools?
Besides Broken Bow High School, Broken Bow Public Schools also operates North Park Elementary School (376 students), Broken Bow Middle School (166 students), and New Discoveries Preschool (73 students). See the Broken Bow Public Schools district page for the complete list.