Enrollment
59
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hay Springs, NE
Hay Springs High School
Federal NCES profile for Hay Springs High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317161001059
👥 S:T ratio 61
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hay Springs High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Nebraska schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Hay Springs · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hay Springs High School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hay Springs High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hay Springs, NE.
School address
District: Hay Springs Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317161001059 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.8:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.5%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hay Springs High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hay Springs High School
Hay Springs High School is a small high school in Hay Springs, Nebraska, enrolling 59 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 59 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 78 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #44.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 35/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 131 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Hay Springs Public Schools also operates Hay Springs Elementary School (81 students) and Hay Springs Middle School (45 students) alongside Hay Springs High 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 Hay Springs High School compares
Hay Springs High 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 27% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▲ 12% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 59 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
59
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 21% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$18,245
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $17,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 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 79.7%
Two or More 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.4%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Hay Springs High School is about as mixed as the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hay Springs Public Schools, which includes Hay Springs High School.
$18,245
Per student
+3%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.8%
State 45.0%
Federal 7.2%
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 Hay Springs High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hay Springs Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hay Springs Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hay Springs Early Childhood | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hay Springs High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 81
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 45
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high 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 (~59 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hay Springs High School
How many students attend Hay Springs High School?
Hay Springs High School has 59 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hay Springs, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hay Springs High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hay Springs High School is 9.8:1, which is 27% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 38% 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 Hay Springs High School?
34.5% of students at Hay Springs High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hay Springs High School?
The largest demographic group at Hay Springs High School is White at 79.7% of enrollment, in Hay Springs, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hay Springs High School?
Hay Springs High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hay Springs High School rank among public schools in Hay Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Hay Springs High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hay Springs, 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 Hay Springs on the city page.
Is Hay Springs High School a good school?
Hay Springs High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% 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 Hay Springs Public Schools?
Besides Hay Springs High School, Hay Springs Public Schools also operates Hay Springs Elementary School (81 students), Hay Springs Middle School (45 students), and Hay Springs Early Childhood (15 students). See the Hay Springs Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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