- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gothenburg, NE
Gothenburg Secondary School
Federal NCES profile for Gothenburg Secondary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317110001012
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gothenburg Secondary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Gothenburg · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 24.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Gothenburg Secondary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gothenburg Secondary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Gothenburg, NE.
School address
District: Gothenburg Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317110001012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Gothenburg Secondary School held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 317110001012 · Gothenburg, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 14.1:1 · 24.4% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Dudley Elementary School (416 students)
Gothenburg Secondary School held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Gothenburg Secondary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dudley Element
Dudley Elementary School
416 students
- This school
Gothenburg Secondary School
353 students
- Swede Preschoo 36
Swede Preschool Academy
36 students
What this shows Gothenburg Secondary School reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gothenburg Secondary School compares
Gothenburg Secondary 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.4% | ▼ 21% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$14,830
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 177 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.3, Gothenburg Secondary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gothenburg Public Schools reports $14,830 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gothenburg Secondary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Swede Preschool Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gothenburg Secondary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 36
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide other 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 (~353 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gothenburg Secondary School
How many students attend Gothenburg Secondary School?
Gothenburg Secondary School has 353 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gothenburg, NE. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gothenburg Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gothenburg Secondary School is 14.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gothenburg Secondary School?
24.4% of students at Gothenburg Secondary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gothenburg Secondary School?
The largest demographic group at Gothenburg Secondary School is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Gothenburg, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gothenburg Secondary School?
Gothenburg Secondary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Gothenburg Secondary School rank among schools in Gothenburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Gothenburg Secondary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Gothenburg, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Gothenburg Public Schools?
Besides Gothenburg Secondary School, Gothenburg Public Schools also operates Dudley Elementary School (416 students) and Swede Preschool Academy (36 students). See the Gothenburg Public Schools district page for the complete list.