- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Mc Cook Junior High School held near 310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.8 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 317347001221 · Mc Cook, NE Middle · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 15.3:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Mc Cook Senior High School (448 students)
Mc Cook Junior High School held near 310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.8 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Mc Cook Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mc Cook Senior
Mc Cook Senior High School
448 students
- Mc Cook Elemen
Mc Cook Elementary School
411 students
- This school
Mc Cook Junior High School
305 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
181 students
What this shows Mc Cook Junior High School reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mc Cook Junior High School compares
Mc Cook Junior 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,820
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
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 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.
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
District finance for Mc Cook Public Schools reports $13,820 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~305 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.