- Enrollment
- 1,677
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fremont, NE
Fremont Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Fremont Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 317071000978
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fremont Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Nebraska schools.
- #9 of 11
- public schools in Fremont · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 55.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Fremont Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fremont Middle School ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Fremont, NE.
School address
District: Fremont Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317071000978 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Fremont Middle School held near 739 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.2 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 317071000978 · Fremont, NE Middle · MID · TRAD
689 enr · 15.7:1 · 55.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Fremont Senior High School (1,677 students)
Fremont Middle School held near 739 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.2 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Fremont Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fremont Senior
Fremont Senior High School
1,677 students
- Johnson Crossi
Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6)
759 students
- This school
Fremont Middle School
689 students
- Howard Element 421
Howard Elementary School
421 students
- Washington Ele 417
Washington Elementary School
417 students
- Linden Element 339
Linden Elementary School
339 students
What this shows Fremont Middle School reports 689 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fremont Middle School compares
Fremont 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▲ 80% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 689 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
689
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 77% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
$12,811
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.0%
Hispanic or Latino 43.4%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Fremont Middle School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fremont Public Schools reports $12,811 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fremont Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6) | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howard Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Linden Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fremont Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~689 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fremont Middle School
How many students attend Fremont Middle School?
Fremont Middle School has 689 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fremont, NE. CCD year-over-year: 744 (2022-23) → 739 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fremont Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fremont Middle School is 15.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fremont Middle School?
55.6% of students at Fremont Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fremont Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fremont Middle School is White at 52.0% of enrollment, in Fremont, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fremont Middle School?
Fremont Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Fremont Middle School rank among public schools in Fremont?
By Resource Investment Index, Fremont Middle School ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Fremont, 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 Fremont on the city page.
What other schools are in Fremont Public Schools?
Besides Fremont Middle School, Fremont Public Schools also operates Fremont Senior High School (1,677 students), Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6) (759 students), and Howard Elementary School (421 students). See the Fremont Public Schools district page for the complete list.