Enrollment
166
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Broken Bow, NE
Broken Bow Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Broken Bow Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 310001101882
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Broken Bow Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Nebraska schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Broken Bow · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 32.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Broken Bow Middle School has class sizes larger than 72% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Broken Bow Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Broken Bow, NE.
School address
District: Broken Bow Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310001101882 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.0%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Broken Bow Middle School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Broken Bow Middle School
Broken Bow Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Broken Bow, Nebraska, enrolling 166 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 32.0% lands close to the Nebraska typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 166 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 202 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #186, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 553 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Broken Bow Public Schools spends $12,898 per pupil, 27% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Broken Bow Public Schools also operates North Park Elementary School (376 students) and Broken Bow High School (234 students) alongside Broken Bow 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 Broken Bow Middle School compares
Broken Bow 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.0% | ▲ 4% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 166 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
166
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 72% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,898
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 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 81.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.2, Broken Bow 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 Broken Bow Public Schools, which includes Broken Bow Middle School.
$12,898
Per student
-27%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.9%
State 17.5%
Federal 6.5%
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 Broken Bow Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Park Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broken Bow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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 Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~166 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Broken Bow Middle School
How many students attend Broken Bow Middle School?
Broken Bow Middle School has 166 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Broken Bow, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Broken Bow Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Broken Bow Middle School is 15.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Broken Bow Middle School?
32.0% of students at Broken Bow Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Broken Bow Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Broken Bow Middle School is White at 81.3% of enrollment, in Broken Bow, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Broken Bow Middle School?
Broken Bow Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Broken Bow Middle School rank among public schools in Broken Bow?
By Resource Investment Index, Broken Bow Middle School ranks #3 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.
Is Broken Bow Middle School a good school?
Broken Bow Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 Broken Bow Public Schools?
Besides Broken Bow Middle School, Broken Bow Public Schools also operates North Park Elementary School (376 students), Broken Bow High School (234 students), and New Discoveries Preschool (73 students). See the Broken Bow Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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