- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Broken Bow Middle School shrank from 175 students in 2022-23 to 165 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.3 → 10.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 310001101882 · Broken Bow, NE Middle · SMALL · TRAD
166 enr · 15.1:1 · 32.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: North Park Elementary School (376 students)
Broken Bow Middle School shrank from 175 students in 2022-23 to 165 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 11.3 → 10.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Broken Bow Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Park Ele
North Park Elementary School
376 students
- Broken Bow Hig
Broken Bow High School
234 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 166 students on the CCD universe file.
How Broken Bow Middle School compares
Broken Bow Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
Counselors0.3 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.
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
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 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
- 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
- -
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 (~166 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 175 (2022-23) → 165 (2023-24), down 10.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.