- Enrollment
- 81
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hay Springs, NE
Hay Springs Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hay Springs 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 317161002193
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hay Springs Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Nebraska schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Hay Springs · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hay Springs Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hay Springs Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hay Springs, NE.
School address
District: Hay Springs Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317161002193 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Hay Springs Middle School held near 43 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 3.6 → 3.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 317161002193 · Hay Springs, NE Middle · SMALL · TRAD
45 enr · 15:1 · 38.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Hay Springs Elementary School (81 students)
Hay Springs Middle School held near 43 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 3.6 → 3.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Hay Springs Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hay Springs El
Hay Springs Elementary School
81 students
- Hay Springs Hi
Hay Springs High School
59 students
- This school
Hay Springs Middle School
45 students
- Hay Springs Ea 15
Hay Springs Early Childhood
15 students
What this shows Hay Springs Middle School reports 45 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hay Springs Middle School compares
Hay Springs 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▲ 23% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 45 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
45
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,020
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.7%
Two or More 6.7%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.7, Hay Springs Middle School is about as mixed as the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hay Springs Public Schools reports $19,020 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hay Springs Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hay Springs Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hay Springs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hay Springs Early Childhood | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hay Springs Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 59
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~45 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hay Springs Middle School
How many students attend Hay Springs Middle School?
Hay Springs Middle School has 45 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hay Springs, NE. CCD year-over-year: 42 (2022-23) → 43 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hay Springs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hay Springs Middle School is 15:1, which is 11% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hay Springs Middle School?
38.1% of students at Hay Springs Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hay Springs Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hay Springs Middle School is White at 80.0% of enrollment, in Hay Springs, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hay Springs Middle School?
Hay Springs 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 Hay Springs Middle School rank among public schools in Hay Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Hay Springs Middle School ranks #3 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.
What other schools are in Hay Springs Public Schools?
Besides Hay Springs Middle School, Hay Springs Public Schools also operates Hay Springs Elementary School (81 students), Hay Springs High School (59 students), and Hay Springs Early Childhood (15 students). See the Hay Springs Public Schools district page for the complete list.