Enrollment
689
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.6%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fremont Middle School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fremont Middle School
Fremont Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Fremont, Nebraska, enrolling 689 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 55.6% of students qualify for free meals, 80% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nebraska, bigger than 91% of state schools at 689 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 41 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #28.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (43%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 345 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Fremont Public Schools spends $11,941 per pupil, 32% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Fremont Public Schools also operates Fremont Senior High School (1,677 students) and Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6) (759 students) alongside Fremont 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 Fremont Middle School compares
Fremont 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,941
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fremont Public Schools, which includes Fremont Middle School.
$11,941
Per student
-32%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.3%
State 35.4%
Federal 11.2%
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 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
- 1,677
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
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 (~689 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Fremont Middle School a good school?
Fremont Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Nebraska schools. 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 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.
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