Enrollment
408
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gering, NE
Gering Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Gering Junior High 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 310009801000
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gering Junior High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Nebraska schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Gering · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Gering Junior High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gering Junior High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Gering, NE.
School address
District: Gering Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310009801000 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.3%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gering Junior High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gering Junior High School
Gering Junior High School is a mid-sized middle school in Gering, Nebraska, enrolling 408 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17:1 is larger than about 87% of Nebraska schools and 26% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 408 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 126 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #30.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 204 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Gering Public Schools spends $11,171 per pupil, 37% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Gering Public Schools also operates Gering High School (546 students) and Lincoln Elementary School (319 students) alongside Gering Junior High 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 Gering Junior High School compares
Gering Junior High 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▲ 34% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 87% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,171
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 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 66.2%
Hispanic or Latino 28.2%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Gering Junior High School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gering Public Schools, which includes Gering Junior High School.
$11,171
Per student
-37%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.9%
State 44.9%
Federal 11.3%
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 Gering Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gering High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Geil Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northfield Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gering Early Childhood Program | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gering Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 49.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~408 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gering Junior High School
How many students attend Gering Junior High School?
Gering Junior High School has 408 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gering, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gering Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gering Junior High School is 17:1, which is 26% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gering Junior High School?
41.3% of students at Gering Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gering Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Gering Junior High School is White at 66.2% of enrollment, in Gering, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gering Junior High School?
Gering Junior High 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 Gering Junior High School rank among public schools in Gering?
By Resource Investment Index, Gering Junior High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Gering, 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 Gering on the city page.
Is Gering Junior High School a good school?
Gering Junior High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 Gering Public Schools?
Besides Gering Junior High School, Gering Public Schools also operates Gering High School (546 students), Lincoln Elementary School (319 students), and Geil Elementary School (305 students). See the Gering Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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