Enrollment
898
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.9%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harry Andersen Middle School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harry Andersen Middle School
Harry Andersen Middle School is a large middle school in Omaha, Nebraska, enrolling 898 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nebraska, bigger than 95% of state schools at 898 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 37 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #22.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 299 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Millard Public Schools spends $11,075 per pupil, 37% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Millard Public Schools also operates Millard North High School (2,572 students) and Millard South High School (2,526 students) alongside Harry Andersen 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 Harry Andersen Middle School compares
Harry Andersen 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,075
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Millard Public Schools, which includes Harry Andersen Middle School.
$11,075
Per student
-37%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.7%
State 31.6%
Federal 9.7%
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.
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
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
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 (~898 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Harry Andersen Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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