Enrollment
283
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Minden, NE
C L Jones Middle School
Federal NCES profile for C L Jones Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 317383001264
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C L Jones Middle School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Minden · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 25.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 283
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, C L Jones Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Minden, NE.
School address
District: Minden Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317383001264 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
25.3%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-18% vs state
What stands out at C L Jones Middle School
C L Jones Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Minden, Nebraska, enrolling 283 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 283 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 216 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #32.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 283 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
10.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Minden Public Schools also operates Minden High School (272 students) and Minden East Elementary School (239 students) alongside C L Jones 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 C L Jones Middle School compares
C L Jones Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.3% | ▼ 18% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,449
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 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 87.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.8, C L Jones 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 Minden Public Schools, which includes C L Jones Middle School.
$14,449
Per student
-18%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 76.3%
State 12.2%
Federal 11.6%
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 C L Jones Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minden High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Minden East Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to C L Jones Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about C L Jones Middle School
How many students attend C L Jones Middle School?
C L Jones Middle School has 283 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Minden, NE.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at C L Jones Middle School?
25.3% of students at C L Jones Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C L Jones Middle School?
The largest demographic group at C L Jones Middle School is White at 87.3% of enrollment, in Minden, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C L Jones Middle School?
C L Jones Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does C L Jones Middle School rank among public schools in Minden?
By Resource Investment Index, C L Jones Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Minden, 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 Minden on the city page.
Is C L Jones Middle School a good school?
C L Jones Middle School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Minden Public Schools?
Besides C L Jones Middle School, Minden Public Schools also operates Minden High School (272 students) and Minden East Elementary School (239 students). See the Minden Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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