Enrollment
305
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mc Cook, NE
Mc Cook Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Mc Cook Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 317347001221
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mc Cook Junior High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Nebraska schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Mc Cook · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mc Cook Junior High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mc Cook Junior High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mc Cook, NE.
School address
District: Mc Cook Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317347001221 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.9%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mc Cook Junior High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mc Cook Junior High School
Mc Cook Junior High School is a mid-sized middle school in Mc Cook, Nebraska, enrolling 305 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 31.9% lands close to the Nebraska typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 305 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 204 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #97.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 305 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Mc Cook Public Schools spends $13,777 per pupil, 22% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 86 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 305 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Mc Cook Public Schools also operates Mc Cook Senior High School (448 students) and Mc Cook Elementary School (411 students) alongside Mc Cook Junior 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 Mc Cook Junior High School compares
Mc Cook Junior 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▲ 3% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,777
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.2 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 86.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, Mc Cook Junior High School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mc Cook Public Schools, which includes Mc Cook Junior High School.
$13,777
Per student
-22%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.6%
State 39.6%
Federal 12.8%
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 Mc Cook Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mc Cook Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mc Cook Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mc Cook Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~305 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mc Cook Junior High School
How many students attend Mc Cook Junior High School?
Mc Cook Junior High School has 305 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mc Cook, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mc Cook Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mc Cook Junior High School is 15.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mc Cook Junior High School?
31.9% of students at Mc Cook Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mc Cook Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Mc Cook Junior High School is White at 86.2% of enrollment, in Mc Cook, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mc Cook Junior High School?
Mc Cook Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Mc Cook Junior High School rank among public schools in Mc Cook?
By Resource Investment Index, Mc Cook Junior High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mc Cook, 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 Mc Cook on the city page.
Is Mc Cook Junior High School a good school?
Mc Cook Junior High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% 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 Mc Cook Public Schools?
Besides Mc Cook Junior High School, Mc Cook Public Schools also operates Mc Cook Senior High School (448 students), Mc Cook Elementary School (411 students), and Central Elementary School (181 students). See the Mc Cook Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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