- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Falls City, NE
Falls City Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Falls City Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 317053001804
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Falls City Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Falls City · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Falls City Middle School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Falls City Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Falls City, NE.
School address
District: Falls City Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317053001804 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Falls City Middle School held near 171 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.6 → 12.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 317053001804 · Falls City, NE Middle · SMALL · TRAD
168 enr · 12.9:1 · 47.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Falls City North Elementary (341 students)
Falls City Middle School held near 171 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.6 → 12.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Falls City Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Falls City Nor
Falls City North Elementary
341 students
- Falls City Sen
Falls City Senior High
216 students
- Falls City Sou
Falls City South Elementary
174 students
- This school
Falls City Middle School
168 students
What this shows Falls City Middle School reports 168 students on the CCD universe file.
How Falls City Middle School compares
Falls City 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▲ 54% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 168 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
168
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$15,981
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 168 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.7%
Two or More 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
Largest group: White at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.6, Falls City Middle School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Falls City Public Schools reports $15,981 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Falls City Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falls City North Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Falls City Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Falls City South Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Falls City Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~168 students)
Frequently asked questions about Falls City Middle School
How many students attend Falls City Middle School?
Falls City Middle School has 168 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Falls City, NE. CCD year-over-year: 174 (2022-23) → 171 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Falls City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Falls City Middle School is 12.9:1, which is 4% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 18% 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 Falls City Middle School?
47.7% of students at Falls City Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Falls City Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Falls City Middle School is White at 82.7% of enrollment, in Falls City, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Falls City Middle School?
Falls City Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Falls City Middle School rank among public schools in Falls City?
By Resource Investment Index, Falls City Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Falls City, 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 Falls City Public Schools?
Besides Falls City Middle School, Falls City Public Schools also operates Falls City North Elementary (341 students), Falls City Senior High (216 students), and Falls City South Elementary (174 students). See the Falls City Public Schools district page for the complete list.