- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lincoln, NE
Culler Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Culler Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 317284001141
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Culler Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #10 of 12
- middle schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 64.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Culler Middle School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Culler Middle School ranks #10 of 12 middle schools in Lincoln, NE.
School address
District: Lincoln Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317284001141 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Culler Middle School held near 680 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.0 → 64.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 317284001141 · Lincoln, NE Middle · MID · TRAD
677 enr · 10.9:1 · 64.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwest High School (2,110 students)
Culler Middle School held near 680 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.0 → 64.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Culler Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwest High
Southwest High School
2,110 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
2,086 students
- Lincoln East H
Lincoln East High School
1,982 students
- North Star Hig
North Star High School
1,927 students
- Lincoln Southe
Lincoln Southeast High School
1,848 students
- This school 677
Culler Middle School
677 students
What this shows Culler Middle School reports 677 students on the CCD universe file.
How Culler Middle School compares
Culler 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 19% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▲ 108% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 677 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
677
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 108% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 29% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.7%
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
$13,573
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
126
in-school suspensions + 151 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 40.5%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%
African American 15.2%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 40.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Culler Middle School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lincoln Public Schools reports $13,573 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Culler Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Star High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Southeast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Culler Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,086
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~677 students)
Frequently asked questions about Culler Middle School
How many students attend Culler Middle School?
Culler Middle School has 677 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lincoln, NE. CCD year-over-year: 703 (2022-23) → 680 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Culler Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Culler Middle School is 10.9:1, which is 19% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 31% 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 Culler Middle School?
64.4% of students at Culler Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Culler Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Culler Middle School is White at 40.5% of enrollment, in Lincoln, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Culler Middle School?
Culler Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Culler Middle School rank among middle schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Culler Middle School ranks #10 of 12 middle schools in Lincoln, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Lincoln on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln Public Schools?
Besides Culler Middle School, Lincoln Public Schools also operates Southwest High School (2,110 students), Lincoln High School (2,086 students), and Lincoln East High School (1,982 students). See the Lincoln Public Schools district page for the complete list.