- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317521001470
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 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 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Nebraska schools.
- 65
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Jr-Sr High School at Palmyra grew from 163 students in 2022-23 to 185 in 2023-24 (+13.5%).
Teacher FTE held 20.3 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 317521001470 · Palmyra, NE High · SMALL · TRAD
181 enr · 9.1:1 · 18.4% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Elementary at Bennet (385 students)
Jr-Sr High School at Palmyra grew from 163 students in 2022-23 to 185 in 2023-24 (+13.5%). Teacher FTE held 20.3 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Jr-Sr High School at Palmyra in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elementary at
Elementary at Bennet
385 students
- This school
Jr-Sr High School at Palmyra
181 students
- Palmyra Middle
Palmyra Middle School
158 students
What this shows Jr-Sr High School at Palmyra reports 181 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jr-Sr High School at Palmyra compares
Jr-Sr High School at Palmyra 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,959
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
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.
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
District finance for Palmyra District O R 1 reports $11,959 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 158
- Students per teacher
- -
Nationwide high 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 (~181 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 163 (2022-23) → 185 (2023-24), up 22.
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 65/100 (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 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.