Enrollment
26
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lincoln, NE
Early Childhood at Northwest High School
Federal NCES profile for Early Childhood at Northwest High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317284002444
26 students enrolled
School address
District: Lincoln Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317284002444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
66.7%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+116% vs state
What stands out at Early Childhood at Northwest High School
Early Childhood at Northwest High School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Lincoln, Nebraska, enrolling 26 students.
Economic need is high: 66.7% of students qualify for free meals, 116% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Nebraska schools, with 26 enrolled.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
The surrounding Lincoln Public Schools spends $12,831 per pupil, 27% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lincoln Public Schools also operates Southwest High School (2,110 students) and Lincoln High School (2,086 students) alongside Early Childhood at Northwest High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Early Childhood at Northwest High School compares
Early Childhood at Northwest High School on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 116% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 26 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 116% 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.
Funding equity
$12,831
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 38.5%
Hispanic or Latino 34.6%
African American 19.2%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 3.8%
Largest group: White at 38.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Early Childhood at Northwest High School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln Public Schools, which includes Early Childhood at Northwest High School.
$12,831
Per student
-27%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.5%
State 30.0%
Federal 12.5%
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.
How Early Childhood at Northwest High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Lincoln East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| North Star High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Lincoln Southeast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Early Childhood at Northwest High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood at Northwest High School
How many students attend Early Childhood at Northwest High School?
Early Childhood at Northwest High School has 26 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lincoln, NE.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early Childhood at Northwest High School?
66.7% of students at Early Childhood at Northwest High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Childhood at Northwest High School?
The largest demographic group at Early Childhood at Northwest High School is White at 38.5% of enrollment, in Lincoln, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What other schools are in Lincoln Public Schools?
Besides Early Childhood at Northwest High 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.
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