- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairbury, NE
Fairbury Jr-Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Fairbury Jr-Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317044000948
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairbury Jr-Sr High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Nebraska schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Fairbury · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairbury Jr-Sr High School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairbury Jr-Sr High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fairbury, NE.
School address
District: Fairbury Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317044000948 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Fairbury Jr-Sr High School held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 33.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 317044000948 · Fairbury, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 10.9:1 · 42.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Elementary School (277 students)
Fairbury Jr-Sr High School held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 33.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Fairbury Jr-Sr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fairbury Jr-Sr High School
370 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
277 students
- Jefferson Inte
Jefferson Intermediate School
259 students
What this shows Fairbury Jr-Sr High School reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairbury Jr-Sr High School compares
Fairbury Jr-Sr High 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 | 42.2% | ▲ 37% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 29% | - | - |
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.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
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
30.0%
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
$16,232
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 82.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, Fairbury Jr-Sr High School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairbury Public Schools reports $16,232 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairbury Jr-Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairbury Jr-Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide other 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 (~370 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairbury Jr-Sr High School
How many students attend Fairbury Jr-Sr High School?
Fairbury Jr-Sr High School has 370 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fairbury, NE. CCD year-over-year: 377 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairbury Jr-Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairbury Jr-Sr High 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 Fairbury Jr-Sr High School?
42.2% of students at Fairbury Jr-Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairbury Jr-Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Fairbury Jr-Sr High School is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in Fairbury, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairbury Jr-Sr High School?
Fairbury Jr-Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Fairbury Jr-Sr High School rank among public schools in Fairbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairbury Jr-Sr High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fairbury, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fairbury Public Schools?
Besides Fairbury Jr-Sr High School, Fairbury Public Schools also operates Central Elementary School (277 students) and Jefferson Intermediate School (259 students). See the Fairbury Public Schools district page for the complete list.