- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dunning, NE
High School at Dunning
Federal NCES profile for High School at Dunning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317638001570
👥 S:T ratio 83
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High School at Dunning earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Nebraska.
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.3:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 31.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 34
- students enrolled
High School at Dunning has class sizes smaller than 98% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Sandhills Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317638001570 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
High School at Dunning grew from 35 students in 2022-23 to 37 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.6 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+2 students YoY 317638001570 · Dunning, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
34 enr · 4.3:1 · 31.4% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Elementary School at Halsey (50 students)
High School at Dunning grew from 35 students in 2022-23 to 37 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 8.6 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
How High School at Dunning compares
High School at Dunning 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 | 4.3:1 | ▼ 68% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.4% | ▲ 2% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 34 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.3:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
34
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
4.3:1
students per teacher
- 68% below state mean
Top 2% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$37,268
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.1, High School at Dunning is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sandhills Public Schools reports $37,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How High School at Dunning Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School at Halsey | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to High School at Dunning'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 (~34 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about High School at Dunning
How many students attend High School at Dunning?
High School at Dunning has 34 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dunning, NE. CCD year-over-year: 35 (2022-23) → 37 (2023-24), up 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High School at Dunning?
The student-teacher ratio at High School at Dunning is 4.3:1, which is 68% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 73% 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 Dunning?
31.4% of students at High School at Dunning are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High School at Dunning?
The largest demographic group at High School at Dunning is White at 91.2% of enrollment, in Dunning, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High School at Dunning?
High School at Dunning has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 Sandhills Public Schools?
Besides High School at Dunning, Sandhills Public Schools also operates Elementary School at Halsey (50 students). See the Sandhills Public Schools district page for the complete list.