- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Malcolm, NE
Malcolm Jr/Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Malcolm Jr/Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317329001210
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Malcolm Jr/Sr High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 9.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 302
- students enrolled
Malcolm Jr/Sr High School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Malcolm Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317329001210 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Malcolm Jr/Sr High School held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 317329001210 · Malcolm, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
302 enr · 14.4:1 · 9.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Malcolm Elementary School (341 students)
Malcolm Jr/Sr High School held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
How Malcolm Jr/Sr High School compares
Malcolm Jr/Sr 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.7% | ▼ 69% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 64% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,376
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Malcolm Jr/Sr High School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
District finance for Malcolm Public Schools reports $14,376 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Malcolm Jr/Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Malcolm Jr/Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~302 students)
Frequently asked questions about Malcolm Jr/Sr High School
How many students attend Malcolm Jr/Sr High School?
Malcolm Jr/Sr High School has 302 students enrolled. It is a public school in Malcolm, NE. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Malcolm Jr/Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Malcolm Jr/Sr High School is 14.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Malcolm Jr/Sr High School?
9.7% of students at Malcolm Jr/Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Malcolm Jr/Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Malcolm Jr/Sr High School is White at 94.0% of enrollment, in Malcolm, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Malcolm Jr/Sr High School?
Malcolm Jr/Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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).
What other schools are in Malcolm Public Schools?
Besides Malcolm Jr/Sr High School, Malcolm Public Schools also operates Malcolm Elementary School (341 students). See the Malcolm Public Schools district page for the complete list.