Enrollment
39
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 317640001572
Isanti High School — Niobrara, NE
Federal NCES profile for Isanti High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 76
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 91
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Isanti Community School · Nebraska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Isanti High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Isanti High School reports 39 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 9.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 57% below the Nebraska state mean of 13.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 63% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 46 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Isanti Community School spends $36,236 per pupil district-wide, above the Nebraska average of $20,313 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 3.3% from local sources (property taxes), 44.2% from the state, and 52.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Isanti High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nebraska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.9:1 | ▼ 57% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 39 | top 6% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
5.9:1
students per teacher
— 57% below state mean
Top 3% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$36,236
per pupil, district-wide
— above Nebraska avg of $20,313
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Per 46 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 39 Top 6% in Nebraska — larger than 94% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 5.9:1 -57% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 317640001572
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Asian 5.1%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 87.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 0.9
Students per counselor 46:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 13
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Isanti Community School, which includes Isanti High School.
$36,236
Per student
+78%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
+86%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 3.3%
State 44.2%
Federal 52.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 120
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
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Frequently asked questions about Isanti High School
How many students attend Isanti High School?
Isanti High School has 39 students enrolled. It is a high school in NIOBRARA, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Isanti High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Isanti High School is 5.9:1, which is 57% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 63% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Isanti High School?
The largest demographic group at Isanti High School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 87.2%. The school serves a student body in NIOBRARA, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Isanti High School?
Isanti High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.