- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brainard, NE
High School at Brainard
Federal NCES profile for High School at Brainard, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310000300918
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High School at Brainard earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Nebraska schools.
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 13.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 151
- students enrolled
High School at Brainard has class sizes smaller than 85% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: East Butler Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310000300918 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
High School at Brainard grew from 129 students in 2022-23 to 139 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE held 17.4 → 17.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 310000300918 · Brainard, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
151 enr · 8.9:1 · 13.2% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Elementary School at Brainard (124 students)
High School at Brainard grew from 129 students in 2022-23 to 139 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE held 17.4 → 17.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
High School at Brainard in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
High School at Brainard
151 students
- Elementary Sch
Elementary School at Brainard
124 students
- Elementary Sch 52
Elementary School at Dwight
52 students
What this shows High School at Brainard reports 151 students on the CCD universe file.
How High School at Brainard compares
High School at Brainard is a growing 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 34% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.2% | ▼ 57% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 151 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
151
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 15% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$25,909
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 151 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Two or More 2.6%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, High School at Brainard is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
District finance for East Butler Public Schools reports $25,909 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How High School at Brainard Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School at Brainard | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elementary School at Dwight | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to High School at Brainard's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 52
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~151 students)
Frequently asked questions about High School at Brainard
How many students attend High School at Brainard?
High School at Brainard has 151 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brainard, NE. CCD year-over-year: 129 (2022-23) → 139 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High School at Brainard?
The student-teacher ratio at High School at Brainard is 8.9:1, which is 34% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 43% 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 High School at Brainard?
13.2% of students at High School at Brainard are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High School at Brainard?
The largest demographic group at High School at Brainard is White at 94.7% of enrollment, in Brainard, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High School at Brainard?
High School at Brainard has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 East Butler Public Schools?
Besides High School at Brainard, East Butler Public Schools also operates Elementary School at Brainard (124 students) and Elementary School at Dwight (52 students). See the East Butler Public Schools district page for the complete list.