Enrollment
168
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.7%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Falls City Middle School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Falls City Middle School
Falls City Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Falls City, Nebraska, enrolling 168 students.
At 12.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nebraska median, within a few percentage points of the 13.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 47.7% of students qualify for free meals, 54% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 168 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 95 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #48.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 168 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Falls City Public Schools also operates Falls City North Elementary (341 students) and Falls City Senior High (216 students) alongside Falls City Middle 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 Falls City Middle School compares
Falls City Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,322
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Falls City Public Schools, which includes Falls City Middle School.
$16,322
Per student
-8%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.1%
State 19.0%
Federal 14.9%
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.
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
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle 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.
Similar enrollment (~168 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Falls City on the city page.
Is Falls City Middle School a good school?
Falls City Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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