Enrollment
803
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lincoln, NE
Lux Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lux Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 317284000392
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lux Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Nebraska schools.
- #1 of 12
- middle schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 14.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lux Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lux Middle School ranks #1 of 12 middle schools in Lincoln, NE.
School address
District: Lincoln Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317284000392 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.7%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lux Middle School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lux Middle School
Lux Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Lincoln, Nebraska, enrolling 803 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nebraska, bigger than 94% of state schools at 803 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 65 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #11.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Two or More (8%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 268 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Lincoln Public Schools spends $12,831 per pupil, 27% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lincoln Public Schools also operates Southwest High School (2,110 students) and Lincoln High School (2,086 students) alongside Lux Middle 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 Lux Middle School compares
Lux Middle 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.7% | ▼ 52% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 803 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
803
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 75% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.1%
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
$12,831
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 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 79.1%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Asian 3.6%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.1, Lux Middle School is about as mixed as the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln Public Schools, which includes Lux Middle School.
$12,831
Per student
-27%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.5%
State 30.0%
Federal 12.5%
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 Lux Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Star High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Southeast High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lux Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~803 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lux Middle School
How many students attend Lux Middle School?
Lux Middle School has 803 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lincoln, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lux Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lux Middle School is 15.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lux Middle School?
14.7% of students at Lux Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lux Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lux Middle School is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Lincoln, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lux Middle School?
Lux Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lux Middle School rank among middle schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Lux Middle School ranks #1 of 12 middle 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 middle schools in Lincoln on the city page.
Is Lux Middle School a good school?
Lux Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Lincoln Public Schools?
Besides Lux Middle 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.
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