- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lincoln, NE
Dawes Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dawes 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 317284001145
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dawes Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #8 of 12
- middle schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 38.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Dawes Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dawes Middle School ranks #8 of 12 middle schools in Lincoln, NE.
School address
District: Lincoln Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317284001145 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Dawes Middle School held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 39.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 317284001145 · Lincoln, NE Middle · SMALL · TRAD
395 enr · 11:1 · 38.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwest High School (2,110 students)
Dawes Middle School held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 39.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Dawes 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 395
Dawes Middle School
395 students
What this shows Dawes Middle School reports 395 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dawes Middle School compares
Dawes 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 19% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▲ 25% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 30% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.8%
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
$13,573
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 161 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
108
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 52.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
Two or More 11.9%
African American 9.9%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Dawes 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 Dawes 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Star High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Southeast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dawes 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 (~395 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dawes Middle School
How many students attend Dawes Middle School?
Dawes Middle School has 395 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lincoln, NE. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dawes Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dawes Middle School is 11:1, which is 19% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 30% 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 Dawes Middle School?
38.5% of students at Dawes Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dawes Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dawes Middle School is White at 52.4% of enrollment, in Lincoln, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dawes Middle School?
Dawes 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 Dawes Middle School rank among middle schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Dawes Middle School ranks #8 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 Dawes 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.