- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lincoln, NE
Lincoln Northeast High School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Northeast High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317284001161
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Northeast High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska.
- #6 of 8
- high schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 52.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Northeast High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Northeast High School ranks #6 of 8 high schools in Lincoln, NE.
School address
District: Lincoln Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317284001161 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Lincoln Northeast High School held near 1,769 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-43 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 116.9 → 117.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-43 students YoY 317284001161 · Lincoln, NE High · MID · TRAD
1,819 enr · 15.7:1 · 52.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwest High School (2,110 students)
Lincoln Northeast High School held near 1,769 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-43 headcount). Teacher FTE added 116.9 → 117.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Northeast High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwest High
Southwest High School
2,110 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
2,086 students
- Lincoln East H
Lincoln East High School
1,982 students
- North Star Hig
North Star High School
1,927 students
- Lincoln Southe
Lincoln Southeast High School
1,848 students
- This school
Lincoln Northeast High School
1,819 students
What this shows Lincoln Northeast High School reports 1,819 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Northeast High School compares
Lincoln Northeast High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.4% | ▲ 70% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,819 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,819
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 77% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.1%
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
$13,573
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
160
in-school suspensions + 211 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 55.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
Two or More 9.9%
African American 8.2%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Lincoln Northeast High School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lincoln Public Schools reports $13,573 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Northeast High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln East High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Star High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Southeast High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Northeast High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,086
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~1,819 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Northeast High School
How many students attend Lincoln Northeast High School?
Lincoln Northeast High School has 1,819 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lincoln, NE. CCD year-over-year: 1,812 (2022-23) → 1,769 (2023-24), nearly flat (-43).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Northeast High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Northeast High School is 15.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Northeast High School?
52.4% of students at Lincoln Northeast High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Northeast High School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Northeast High School is White at 55.0% of enrollment, in Lincoln, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Northeast High School?
Lincoln Northeast High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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).
How does Lincoln Northeast High School rank among high schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Northeast High School ranks #6 of 8 high schools in Lincoln, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lincoln on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln Public Schools?
Besides Lincoln Northeast High School, Lincoln Public Schools also operates Southwest High School (2,110 students), Lincoln High School (2,086 students), and Lincoln East High School (1,982 students). See the Lincoln Public Schools district page for the complete list.