- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cozad, NE
Cozad Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cozad Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 310546000174
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cozad Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Cozad · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Cozad Middle School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cozad Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Cozad, NE.
School address
District: Cozad Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310546000174 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Cozad Middle School held near 201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.9 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 310546000174 · Cozad, NE Middle · SMALL · TRAD
216 enr · 12.7:1 · 45.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Cozad Elementary School (432 students)
Cozad Middle School held near 201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.9 → 17.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Cozad Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cozad Elementa
Cozad Elementary School
432 students
- Cozad High Sch
Cozad High School
248 students
- This school
Cozad Middle School
216 students
- Cozad Early Ed 69
Cozad Early Education Center
69 students
What this shows Cozad Middle School reports 216 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cozad Middle School compares
Cozad 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▲ 48% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 216 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
216
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,054
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 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.7%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Cozad Middle School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
District finance for Cozad Community Schools reports $15,054 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cozad Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cozad Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cozad High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cozad Early Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cozad Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~216 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cozad Middle School
How many students attend Cozad Middle School?
Cozad Middle School has 216 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cozad, NE. CCD year-over-year: 197 (2022-23) → 201 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cozad Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cozad Middle School is 12.7:1, which is 6% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 19% 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 Middle School?
45.7% of students at Cozad Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cozad Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cozad Middle School is White at 73.6% of enrollment, in Cozad, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cozad Middle School?
Cozad Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Cozad Middle School rank among public schools in Cozad?
By Resource Investment Index, Cozad Middle School ranks #2 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.
What other schools are in Cozad Community Schools?
Besides Cozad Middle School, Cozad Community Schools also operates Cozad Elementary School (432 students), Cozad High School (248 students), and Cozad Early Education Center (69 students). See the Cozad Community Schools district page for the complete list.