- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Nelson, NE
Lawrence - Nelson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lawrence - Nelson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 310012202321
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lawrence - Nelson Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Nebraska schools.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 53
- students enrolled
Lawrence - Nelson Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Central Nebraska Unified 5 · Nebraska
NCES ID 310012202321 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Lawrence - Nelson Middle School shrank from 53 students in 2022-23 to 47 in 2023-24 (-11.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.5 → 2.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 310012202321 · Nelson, NE Middle · SMALL · TRAD
53 enr · 17.7:1 · 32.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Sandy Creek Elementary School (209 students)
Lawrence - Nelson Middle School shrank from 53 students in 2022-23 to 47 in 2023-24 (-11.3%). Teacher FTE lost 3.5 → 2.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Lawrence - Nelson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sandy Creek El
Sandy Creek Elementary School
209 students
- Sandy Creek Hi
Sandy Creek High School
110 students
- Sandy Creek Mi
Sandy Creek Middle School
96 students
- Lawrence/Nelso
Lawrence/Nelson Elementary Sch
87 students
- Clay Co Learni 63
Clay Co Learning Center - Fairfield
63 students
- This school 53
Lawrence - Nelson Middle School
53 students
What this shows Lawrence - Nelson Middle School reports 53 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lawrence - Nelson Middle School compares
Lawrence - Nelson Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 31% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.1% | ▲ 4% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 53 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
53
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 90% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,597
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Central Nebraska Unified 5 reports $18,597 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lawrence - Nelson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandy Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandy Creek Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lawrence/Nelson Elementary Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clay Co Learning Center - Fairfield | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lawrence - Nelson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~53 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lawrence - Nelson Middle School
How many students attend Lawrence - Nelson Middle School?
Lawrence - Nelson Middle School has 53 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Nelson, NE. CCD year-over-year: 53 (2022-23) → 47 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence - Nelson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence - Nelson Middle School is 17.7:1, which is 31% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lawrence - Nelson Middle School?
32.1% of students at Lawrence - Nelson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lawrence - Nelson Middle School?
Lawrence - Nelson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 South Central Nebraska Unified 5?
Besides Lawrence - Nelson Middle School, South Central Nebraska Unified 5 also operates Sandy Creek Elementary School (209 students), Sandy Creek High School (110 students), and Sandy Creek Middle School (96 students). See the South Central Nebraska Unified 5 district page for the complete list.