Enrollment
251
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gibbon, NE
Gibbon High School
Federal NCES profile for Gibbon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317098001006
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gibbon High School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 251
- students enrolled
Gibbon High School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Gibbon Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317098001006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.3%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gibbon High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gibbon High School
Gibbon High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Gibbon, Nebraska, enrolling 251 students.
At 13.2:1, 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 runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 37.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 251 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 194 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #190, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (46%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 502 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Gibbon Public Schools spends $13,965 per pupil, 21% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district, Gibbon Public Schools, also runs Gibbon Elementary School (324 students).
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 Gibbon High School compares
Gibbon 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▲ 21% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 53% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.8%
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
$13,965
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 51.8%
Hispanic or Latino 46.2%
African American 1.2%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Gibbon High School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gibbon Public Schools, which includes Gibbon High School.
$13,965
Per student
-21%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.7%
State 20.6%
Federal 10.7%
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 Gibbon High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gibbon Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gibbon High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other 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 (~251 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gibbon High School
How many students attend Gibbon High School?
Gibbon High School has 251 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gibbon, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gibbon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gibbon High School is 13.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 16% 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 Gibbon High School?
37.3% of students at Gibbon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gibbon High School?
The largest demographic group at Gibbon High School is White at 51.8% of enrollment, in Gibbon, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gibbon High School?
Gibbon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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).
Is Gibbon High School a good school?
Gibbon High School earns 19/100 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 Gibbon Public Schools?
Besides Gibbon High School, Gibbon Public Schools also operates Gibbon Elementary School (324 students). See the Gibbon Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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