Enrollment
248
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Cozad, NE
Cozad High School
Federal NCES profile for Cozad High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 310546000173
👥 S:T ratio 59
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cozad High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Nebraska schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Cozad · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cozad High School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cozad High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Cozad, NE.
School address
District: Cozad Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310546000173 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.1%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cozad High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cozad High School
Cozad High School is a mid-sized high school in Cozad, Nebraska, enrolling 248 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 38.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 248 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 184 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #61.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 47/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 124 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Cozad Community Schools spends $13,750 per pupil, 22% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Cozad Community Schools also operates Cozad Elementary School (432 students) and Cozad Middle School (216 students) alongside Cozad High 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 Cozad High School compares
Cozad High 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 24% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▲ 23% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
248
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 25% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,750
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 124 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 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 69.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.8%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Cozad High School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cozad Community Schools, which includes Cozad High School.
$13,750
Per student
-22%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.1%
State 25.1%
Federal 8.8%
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 Cozad High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cozad Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cozad Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cozad Early Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cozad High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high 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 (~248 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cozad High School
How many students attend Cozad High School?
Cozad High School has 248 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cozad, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cozad High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cozad High School is 10.3:1, which is 24% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cozad High School?
38.1% of students at Cozad High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cozad High School?
The largest demographic group at Cozad High School is White at 69.4% of enrollment, in Cozad, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cozad High School?
Cozad High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cozad High School rank among public schools in Cozad?
By Resource Investment Index, Cozad High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Cozad, 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 Cozad on the city page.
Is Cozad High School a good school?
Cozad High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% 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 Cozad Community Schools?
Besides Cozad High School, Cozad Community Schools also operates Cozad Elementary School (432 students), Cozad Middle School (216 students), and Cozad Early Education Center (69 students). See the Cozad Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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