Enrollment
784
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gretna, NE
Gretna Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gretna Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 317122000257
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gretna Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Nebraska schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Gretna · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 9.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Gretna Middle School has class sizes larger than 83% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gretna Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Gretna, NE.
School address
District: Gretna Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317122000257 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.9%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gretna Middle School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gretna Middle School
Gretna Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Gretna, Nebraska, enrolling 784 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.9% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Nebraska average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nebraska, bigger than 94% of state schools at 784 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 64 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #21.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 392 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Gretna Public Schools spends $11,172 per pupil, 37% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Gretna Public Schools also operates Gretna High School (955 students) and Aspen Creek Middle School (863 students) alongside Gretna Middle 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 Gretna Middle School compares
Gretna Middle 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.9% | ▼ 68% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 784 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
784
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 83% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,172
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 392 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 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 87.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 1.7%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.9, Gretna Middle School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gretna Public Schools, which includes Gretna Middle School.
$11,172
Per student
-37%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.4%
State 30.6%
Federal 8.0%
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 Gretna Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gretna High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aspen Creek Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Squire John Thomas Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harvest Hills Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitetail Creek Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gretna Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 955
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~784 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gretna Middle School
How many students attend Gretna Middle School?
Gretna Middle School has 784 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gretna, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gretna Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gretna Middle School is 16.3:1, which is 21% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gretna Middle School?
9.9% of students at Gretna Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gretna Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gretna Middle School is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Gretna, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gretna Middle School?
Gretna Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Gretna Middle School rank among public schools in Gretna?
By Resource Investment Index, Gretna Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Gretna, 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 Gretna on the city page.
Is Gretna Middle School a good school?
Gretna Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 Gretna Public Schools?
Besides Gretna Middle School, Gretna Public Schools also operates Gretna High School (955 students), Aspen Creek Middle School (863 students), and Squire John Thomas Elementary (499 students). See the Gretna Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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