Enrollment
302
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.7%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Malcolm Jr/Sr High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Malcolm Jr/Sr High School
Malcolm Jr/Sr High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Malcolm, Nebraska, enrolling 302 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.7% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Nebraska average.
With 302 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 113 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #95, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 343 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Malcolm Public Schools spends $13,548 per pupil, 23% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district, Malcolm Public Schools, also runs Malcolm Elementary School (341 students).
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 Malcolm Jr/Sr High School compares
Malcolm Jr/Sr 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,548
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Malcolm Public Schools, which includes Malcolm Jr/Sr High School.
$13,548
Per student
-23%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.1%
State 46.2%
Federal 7.7%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other 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 (~302 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Malcolm Jr/Sr High School a good school?
Malcolm Jr/Sr High School earns 45/100 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 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.
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