- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Stromsburg, NE
Cross County High School
Federal NCES profile for Cross County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 310013001182
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cross County High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Nebraska schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Stromsburg · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cross County High School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cross County High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Stromsburg, NE.
School address
District: Cross County Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310013001182 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Cross County High School held near 126 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.1 → 13.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 310013001182 · Stromsburg, NE High · SMALL · TRAD
120 enr · 9.2:1 · 22.0% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Cross County Elementary School (178 students)
Cross County High School held near 126 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.1 → 13.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Cross County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cross County E
Cross County Elementary School
178 students
- This school
Cross County High School
120 students
- Cross County M
Cross County Middle School
74 students
What this shows Cross County High School reports 120 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cross County High School compares
Cross County High 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 32% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 29% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 120 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
120
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 17% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.3%
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
$18,610
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 120 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
African American 3.3%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.9, Cross County High School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Cross County Community Schools reports $18,610 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cross County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cross County Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cross County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Nationwide high 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 (~120 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cross County High School
How many students attend Cross County High School?
Cross County High School has 120 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stromsburg, NE. CCD year-over-year: 123 (2022-23) → 126 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cross County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cross County High School is 9.2:1, which is 32% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 41% 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 Cross County High School?
22.0% of students at Cross County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cross County High School?
The largest demographic group at Cross County High School is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Stromsburg, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cross County High School?
Cross County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Cross County High School rank among public schools in Stromsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Cross County High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Stromsburg, 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 Cross County Community Schools?
Besides Cross County High School, Cross County Community Schools also operates Cross County Elementary School (178 students) and Cross County Middle School (74 students). See the Cross County Community Schools district page for the complete list.