Enrollment
757
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hastings, NE
Hastings Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hastings Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 317158001053
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hastings Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #9 of 11
- public schools in Hastings · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hastings Middle School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hastings Middle School ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Hastings, NE.
School address
District: Hastings Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317158001053 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.9%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hastings Middle School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hastings Middle School
Hastings Middle School is a large middle school in Hastings, Nebraska, enrolling 757 students.
At 13.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nebraska median, within a few percentage points of the 13.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nebraska, bigger than 93% of state schools at 757 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 39 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #25.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 252 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hastings Public Schools spends $12,975 per pupil, 27% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 170 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 757 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Hastings Public Schools also operates Hastings Senior High School (991 students) and Morton Early Learning Center (501 students) alongside Hastings 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 Hastings Middle School compares
Hastings 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▲ 39% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 757 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
757
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 54% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.4%
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
$12,975
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 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
96
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.5 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 63.7%
Hispanic or Latino 28.9%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Hastings 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 Hastings Public Schools, which includes Hastings Middle School.
$12,975
Per student
-27%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.4%
State 50.3%
Federal 13.3%
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 Hastings Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morton Early Learning Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raymond a Watson Elem School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hastings Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 38.5:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~757 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hastings Middle School
How many students attend Hastings Middle School?
Hastings Middle School has 757 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hastings, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hastings Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hastings Middle School is 13.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hastings Middle School?
42.9% of students at Hastings Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hastings Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hastings Middle School is White at 63.7% of enrollment, in Hastings, 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 Hastings Middle School?
Hastings Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Hastings Middle School rank among public schools in Hastings?
By Resource Investment Index, Hastings Middle School ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Hastings, 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 Hastings on the city page.
Is Hastings Middle School a good school?
Hastings Middle School earns 42/100 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 Hastings Public Schools?
Besides Hastings Middle School, Hastings Public Schools also operates Hastings Senior High School (991 students), Morton Early Learning Center (501 students), and Hawthorne Elementary School (343 students). See the Hastings Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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