- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Omaha, NE
Harry Andersen Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Harry Andersen Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 317374001896
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harry Andersen Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska.
- #7 of 21
- middle schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 24.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Harry Andersen Middle School has class sizes larger than 76% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harry Andersen Middle School ranks #7 of 21 middle schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Millard Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317374001896 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Harry Andersen Middle School held near 908 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.7 → 57.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 317374001896 · Omaha, NE Middle · MID · TRAD
898 enr · 15.5:1 · 24.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Millard North High School (2,572 students)
Harry Andersen Middle School held near 908 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.7 → 57.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Harry Andersen Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Millard North
Millard North High School
2,572 students
- Millard South
Millard South High School
2,526 students
- Millard West H
Millard West High School
2,344 students
- Beadle Middle 1,011
Beadle Middle School
1,011 students
- Kiewit Middle 967
Kiewit Middle School
967 students
- This school 898
Harry Andersen Middle School
898 students
What this shows Harry Andersen Middle School reports 898 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harry Andersen Middle School compares
Harry Andersen Middle 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.9% | ▼ 19% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 898 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
898
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 76% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$11,579
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 67.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 5.1%
African American 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Harry Andersen Middle School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Millard Public Schools reports $11,579 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harry Andersen Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millard North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millard South High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millard West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beadle Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kiewit Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harry Andersen Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,526
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,344
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~898 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harry Andersen Middle School
How many students attend Harry Andersen Middle School?
Harry Andersen Middle School has 898 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Omaha, NE. CCD year-over-year: 911 (2022-23) → 908 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harry Andersen Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harry Andersen Middle School is 15.5:1, which is 15% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harry Andersen Middle School?
24.9% of students at Harry Andersen Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harry Andersen Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Harry Andersen Middle School is White at 67.7% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harry Andersen Middle School?
Harry Andersen Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Harry Andersen Middle School rank among middle schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Harry Andersen Middle School ranks #7 of 21 middle schools in Omaha, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Omaha on the city page.
What other schools are in Millard Public Schools?
Besides Harry Andersen Middle School, Millard Public Schools also operates Millard North High School (2,572 students), Millard South High School (2,526 students), and Millard West High School (2,344 students). See the Millard Public Schools district page for the complete list.