Enrollment
207
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Louisville, NE
Louisville High School
Federal NCES profile for Louisville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317305001192
👥 S:T ratio 51
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Louisville High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Louisville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 15.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Louisville High School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Louisville High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Louisville, NE.
School address
District: Louisville Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317305001192 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.4%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Louisville High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Louisville High School
Louisville High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Louisville, Nebraska, enrolling 207 students.
At 12.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nebraska median, within a few percentage points of the 13.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 15.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 207 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 143 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #69.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 207 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Louisville Public Schools spends $13,210 per pupil, 25% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Louisville Public Schools also operates Louisville Elementary School (374 students) and Louisville Middle School (107 students) alongside Louisville High School.
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 Louisville High School compares
Louisville High School on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.4% | ▼ 50% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 207 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
207
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 41% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,210
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 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 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 93.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.0, Louisville High School 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 Louisville Public Schools, which includes Louisville High School.
$13,210
Per student
-25%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.4%
State 25.6%
Federal 7.1%
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 Louisville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louisville Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Louisville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~207 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Louisville High School
How many students attend Louisville High School?
Louisville High School has 207 students enrolled. It is a high school in Louisville, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Louisville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Louisville High School is 12.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 22% 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 Louisville High School?
15.4% of students at Louisville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Louisville High School?
The largest demographic group at Louisville High School is White at 93.7% of enrollment, in Louisville, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Louisville High School?
Louisville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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).
How does Louisville High School rank among public schools in Louisville?
By Resource Investment Index, Louisville High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Louisville, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Louisville on the city page.
Is Louisville High School a good school?
Louisville High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. 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 Louisville Public Schools?
Besides Louisville High School, Louisville Public Schools also operates Louisville Elementary School (374 students) and Louisville Middle School (107 students). See the Louisville Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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