- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Crete, NE
Crete Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Crete Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 310009501759
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crete Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Nebraska schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Crete · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 471
- students enrolled
Crete Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crete Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Crete, NE.
School address
District: Crete Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310009501759 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Crete Middle School held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 310009501759 · Crete, NE Middle · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 15.7:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Crete High School (705 students)
Crete Middle School held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Crete Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crete High Sch
Crete High School
705 students
- This school
Crete Middle School
471 students
- Crete Intermed
Crete Intermediate School
455 students
- Crete Elementa
Crete Elementary School
438 students
- Crete Preschoo 206
Crete Preschool
206 students
What this shows Crete Middle School reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crete Middle School compares
Crete 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 77% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.7%
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
$13,548
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 471 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.1%
White 31.4%
Asian 1.9%
African American 1.3%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Crete Middle School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Crete Public Schools reports $13,548 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crete Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crete High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crete Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crete Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crete Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crete Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~471 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Crete Middle School
How many students attend Crete Middle School?
Crete Middle School has 471 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Crete, NE. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 495 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crete Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crete Middle School is 15.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crete Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Crete Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 63.1% of enrollment, in Crete, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crete Middle School?
Crete Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Crete Middle School rank among public schools in Crete?
By Resource Investment Index, Crete Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Crete, 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 Crete on the city page.
What other schools are in Crete Public Schools?
Besides Crete Middle School, Crete Public Schools also operates Crete High School (705 students), Crete Intermediate School (455 students), and Crete Elementary School (438 students). See the Crete Public Schools district page for the complete list.