Enrollment
126
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 310007701885
Dundy Co Stratton High School — Benkelman, NE
Federal NCES profile for Dundy Co Stratton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 33
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Dundy Co Stratton Public Schs · Nebraska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
-40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.8%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dundy Co Stratton High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Dundy Co Stratton High School reports 126 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 40% below the Nebraska state mean of 13.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 49% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 43.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 42% above the Nebraska average and 15% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 210 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 27.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Dundy Co Stratton Public Schs spends $31,361 per pupil district-wide, above the Nebraska average of $20,313 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 76.9% from local sources (property taxes), 12.2% from the state, and 10.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dundy Co Stratton High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nebraska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.1:1 | ▼ 40% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▲ 42% | 30.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 126 | top 29% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 42% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.1:1
students per teacher
— 40% below state mean
Top 10% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
27.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$31,361
per pupil, district-wide
— above Nebraska avg of $20,313
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Per 210 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 126 Top 29% in Nebraska — larger than 71% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 8.1:1 -40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 43.8% +42% vs state
NCES ID 310007701885
Student demographics
White 81.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Two or More 2.4%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.6
Students per counselor 210:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 27.0%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dundy Co Stratton Public Schs, which includes Dundy Co Stratton High School.
$31,361
Per student
+54%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
+61%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 76.9%
State 12.2%
Federal 10.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 159
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Dundy Co Stratton High School
How many students attend Dundy Co Stratton High School?
Dundy Co Stratton High School has 126 students enrolled. It is a other school in BENKELMAN, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dundy Co Stratton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dundy Co Stratton High School is 8.1:1, which is 40% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 49% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dundy Co Stratton High School?
43.8% of students at Dundy Co Stratton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dundy Co Stratton High School?
The largest demographic group at Dundy Co Stratton High School is White at 81.7%. The school serves a student body in BENKELMAN, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dundy Co Stratton High School?
Dundy Co Stratton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.