Enrollment
353
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.4%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gothenburg Secondary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gothenburg Secondary School
Gothenburg Secondary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Gothenburg, Nebraska, enrolling 353 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 353 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 197 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #52.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 177 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Gothenburg Public Schools also operates Dudley Elementary School (416 students) and Swede Preschool Academy (36 students) alongside Gothenburg Secondary 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 Gothenburg Secondary School compares
Gothenburg Secondary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,759
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gothenburg Public Schools, which includes Gothenburg Secondary School.
$14,759
Per student
-17%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.5%
State 17.0%
Federal 8.5%
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 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
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 36
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~353 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Gothenburg on the city page.
Is Gothenburg Secondary School a good school?
Gothenburg Secondary School earns 57/100 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 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.
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