Enrollment
251
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 317098001006
Gibbon High School — Gibbon, NE
Federal NCES profile for Gibbon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 20/100.
👥 Class size 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Gibbon Public Schools · Nebraska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
-9% 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
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Gibbon High School reports 251 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% below the Nebraska state mean of 13.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 22% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 37.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 21% above the Nebraska average and 28% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 502 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 47.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Gibbon Public Schools spends $14,864 per pupil district-wide, below the Nebraska average of $20,313 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 68.7% from local sources (property taxes), 20.6% from the state, and 10.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gibbon High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nebraska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▲ 21% | 30.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 52% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
12.4:1
students per teacher
— 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
47.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,864
per pupil, district-wide
— below Nebraska avg of $20,313
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 502 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Enrollment 251 Top 52% in Nebraska — larger than 48% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 12.4:1 -9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 37.3% +21% vs state
NCES ID 317098001006
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 502:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 47.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gibbon Public Schools, which includes Gibbon High School.
$14,864
Per student
-27%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
Similar other schools in Gibbon
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Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 other school in GIBBON, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gibbon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gibbon High School is 12.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in GIBBON, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gibbon High School?
Gibbon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.