- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
C L Jones Middle School shrank from 324 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 23.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 317383001264 · Minden, NE Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
283 enr · 25.3% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Minden High School (272 students)
C L Jones Middle School shrank from 324 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 23.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
C L Jones Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
C L Jones Middle School
283 students
- Minden High Sc
Minden High School
272 students
- Minden East El
Minden East Elementary School
239 students
What this shows C L Jones Middle School reports 283 students on the CCD universe file.
How C L Jones Middle School compares
C L Jones 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 methodology
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
$15,485
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
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.
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
District finance for Minden Public Schools reports $15,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 239
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide elementary 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.
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. CCD year-over-year: 324 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), down 19.
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: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.