- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elkhorn, NE
Elkhorn Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Elkhorn Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 317011001800
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elkhorn Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #11 of 11
- public schools in Elkhorn · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 15.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Elkhorn Middle School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elkhorn Middle School ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Elkhorn, NE.
School address
District: Elkhorn Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317011001800 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Elkhorn Middle School grew from 607 students in 2022-23 to 638 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 43.9 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 317011001800 · Elkhorn, NE Middle · MID · TRAD
631 enr · 14.7:1 · 15.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Elkhorn South High School (1,434 students)
Elkhorn Middle School grew from 607 students in 2022-23 to 638 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 43.9 → 45.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Elkhorn Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elkhorn South
Elkhorn South High School
1,434 students
- Elkhorn North
Elkhorn North High School
1,050 students
- Elkhorn High S
Elkhorn High School
769 students
- Elkhorn Valley
Elkhorn Valley View Middle School
679 students
- Blue Sage Elem
Blue Sage Elementary
664 students
- This school
Elkhorn Middle School
631 students
What this shows Elkhorn Middle School reports 631 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elkhorn Middle School compares
Elkhorn Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.5% | ▼ 50% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 631 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
631
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,437
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 631 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Asian 5.2%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, Elkhorn Middle School is about as mixed as the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elkhorn Public Schools reports $11,437 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elkhorn Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn South High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn Valley View Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Sage Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elkhorn Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~631 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elkhorn Middle School
How many students attend Elkhorn Middle School?
Elkhorn Middle School has 631 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elkhorn, NE. CCD year-over-year: 607 (2022-23) → 638 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkhorn Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elkhorn Middle School is 14.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elkhorn Middle School?
15.5% of students at Elkhorn Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elkhorn Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Elkhorn Middle School is White at 79.6% of enrollment, in Elkhorn, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elkhorn Middle School?
Elkhorn Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Elkhorn Middle School rank among public schools in Elkhorn?
By Resource Investment Index, Elkhorn Middle School ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Elkhorn, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Elkhorn on the city page.
What other schools are in Elkhorn Public Schools?
Besides Elkhorn Middle School, Elkhorn Public Schools also operates Elkhorn South High School (1,434 students), Elkhorn North High School (1,050 students), and Elkhorn High School (769 students). See the Elkhorn Public Schools district page for the complete list.