- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Hastings Middle School held near 773 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.1 → 57.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 317158001053 · Hastings, NE Middle · MID · TRAD
757 enr · 13.3:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Hastings Senior High School (991 students)
Hastings Middle School held near 773 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.1 → 57.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Hastings Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hastings Senio
Hastings Senior High School
991 students
- This school
Hastings Middle School
757 students
- Morton Early L
Morton Early Learning Center
501 students
- Hawthorne Elem 343
Hawthorne Elementary School
343 students
- Raymond a Wats 336
Raymond a Watson Elem School
336 students
- Longfellow Ele 305
Longfellow Elementary School
305 students
What this shows Hastings Middle School reports 757 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hastings Middle School compares
Hastings 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,831
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 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.
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
District finance for Hastings Public Schools reports $13,831 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~757 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 780 (2022-23) → 773 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.