Enrollment
34
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.3:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-68% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.4%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How High School at Dunning compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at High School at Dunning
High School at Dunning is a small combined-grade school in Dunning, Nebraska, enrolling 34 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 4.3:1, High School at Dunning is leaner than roughly 98% of Nebraska schools and 68% under the state's 13.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 31.4% lands close to the Nebraska typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Nebraska schools, with 34 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 25 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #11.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 68 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sandhills Public Schools spends $31,178 per pupil, 76% above the Nebraska average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district, Sandhills Public Schools, also runs Elementary School at Halsey (50 students).
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 High School at Dunning compares
High School at Dunning on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$31,178
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $17,680
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sandhills Public Schools, which includes High School at Dunning.
$31,178
Per student
+76%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
+88%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 76.2%
State 16.4%
Federal 7.3%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other 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 (~34 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is High School at Dunning a good school?
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. 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 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.
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