Enrollment
181
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Palmyra, NE
Jr-Sr High School at Palmyra
Federal NCES profile for Jr-Sr High School at Palmyra, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317521001470
👥 S:T ratio 64
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jr-Sr High School at Palmyra earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Nebraska schools.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 18.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 181
- students enrolled
Jr-Sr High School at Palmyra has class sizes smaller than 84% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Palmyra District O R 1 · Nebraska
NCES ID 317521001470 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.1:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.4%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jr-Sr High School at Palmyra compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jr-Sr High School at Palmyra
Jr-Sr High School at Palmyra is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Palmyra, Nebraska, enrolling 181 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 181 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 159 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #29.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 181 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Palmyra District O R 1 spends $12,244 per pupil, 31% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Palmyra District O R 1 also operates Elementary at Bennet (385 students) and Palmyra Middle School (158 students) alongside Jr-Sr High School at Palmyra.
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 Jr-Sr High School at Palmyra compares
Jr-Sr High School at Palmyra on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.1:1 | ▼ 33% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.4% | ▼ 40% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 181 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
181
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 16% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,244
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 181 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 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 94.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.6, Jr-Sr High School at Palmyra is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palmyra District O R 1, which includes Jr-Sr High School at Palmyra.
$12,244
Per student
-31%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.7%
State 21.4%
Federal 6.9%
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 Jr-Sr High School at Palmyra Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary at Bennet | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmyra Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Jr-Sr High School at Palmyra's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar high 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 (~181 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jr-Sr High School at Palmyra
How many students attend Jr-Sr High School at Palmyra?
Jr-Sr High School at Palmyra has 181 students enrolled. It is a high school in Palmyra, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jr-Sr High School at Palmyra?
The student-teacher ratio at Jr-Sr High School at Palmyra is 9.1:1, which is 33% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 42% 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 Jr-Sr High School at Palmyra?
18.4% of students at Jr-Sr High School at Palmyra are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jr-Sr High School at Palmyra?
The largest demographic group at Jr-Sr High School at Palmyra is White at 94.5% of enrollment, in Palmyra, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jr-Sr High School at Palmyra?
Jr-Sr High School at Palmyra has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Jr-Sr High School at Palmyra a good school?
Jr-Sr High School at Palmyra earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Nebraska schools. 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 Palmyra District O R 1?
Besides Jr-Sr High School at Palmyra, Palmyra District O R 1 also operates Elementary at Bennet (385 students) and Palmyra Middle School (158 students). See the Palmyra District O R 1 district page for the complete list.
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