- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hemingford, NE
Hemingford High School
Federal NCES profile for Hemingford High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317173001063
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hemingford High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Nebraska schools.
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 23.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 174
- students enrolled
Hemingford High School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hemingford Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317173001063 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Hemingford High School shrank from 171 students in 2022-23 to 161 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.1 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 317173001063 · Hemingford, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
174 enr · 9.2:1 · 23.4% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Hemingford Elementary School (209 students)
Hemingford High School shrank from 171 students in 2022-23 to 161 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 19.1 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
How Hemingford High School compares
Hemingford High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.2:1 | ▼ 32% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.4% | ▼ 24% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 174 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
174
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 17% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.3%
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
$18,395
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.6, Hemingford High School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hemingford Public Schools reports $18,395 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hemingford High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemingford Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hemingford High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~174 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hemingford High School
How many students attend Hemingford High School?
Hemingford High School has 174 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hemingford, NE. CCD year-over-year: 171 (2022-23) → 161 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hemingford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hemingford High School is 9.2:1, which is 32% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 41% 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 Hemingford High School?
23.4% of students at Hemingford High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hemingford High School?
The largest demographic group at Hemingford High School is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in Hemingford, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hemingford High School?
Hemingford High School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Hemingford Public Schools?
Besides Hemingford High School, Hemingford Public Schools also operates Hemingford Elementary School (209 students). See the Hemingford Public Schools district page for the complete list.