- Enrollment
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbus, NE
Columbus Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Columbus Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 310534000165
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbus Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska.
- #3 of 11
- public schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 42.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbus Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus Middle School ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Columbus, NE.
School address
District: Columbus Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310534000165 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Columbus Middle School held near 1,207 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 78.2 → 74.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 310534000165 · Columbus, NE Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,166 enr · 14.9:1 · 42.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbus High School (1,337 students)
Columbus Middle School held near 1,207 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 78.2 → 74.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Columbus Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbus High
Columbus High School
1,337 students
- This school
Columbus Middle School
1,166 students
- Centennial Ele 353
Centennial Elementary School
353 students
- Lost Creek Ele 318
Lost Creek Elementary Sch
318 students
- North Park Ele 304
North Park Elementary
304 students
- Emerson Elemen 286
Emerson Elementary School
286 students
What this shows Columbus Middle School reports 1,166 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbus Middle School compares
Columbus Middle 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.4% | ▲ 37% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,166 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,166
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 70% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.4%
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
$12,835
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.7%
White 41.6%
African American 1.9%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Columbus Middle School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbus Public Schools reports $12,835 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbus Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lost Creek Elementary Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Park Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emerson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbus Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~1,166 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbus Middle School
How many students attend Columbus Middle School?
Columbus Middle School has 1,166 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbus, NE. CCD year-over-year: 1,174 (2022-23) → 1,207 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus Middle School is 14.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbus Middle School?
42.4% of students at Columbus Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbus Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Columbus Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.7% of enrollment, in Columbus, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbus Middle School?
Columbus Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Columbus Middle School rank among public schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus Middle School ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Columbus, 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 Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbus Public Schools?
Besides Columbus Middle School, Columbus Public Schools also operates Columbus High School (1,337 students), Centennial Elementary School (353 students), and Lost Creek Elementary Sch (318 students). See the Columbus Public Schools district page for the complete list.