- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mc Cook, NE
Mc Cook Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Mc Cook Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317347001222
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mc Cook Senior High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Mc Cook · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mc Cook Senior High School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mc Cook Senior High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mc Cook, NE.
School address
District: Mc Cook Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317347001222 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Mc Cook Senior High School held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 317347001222 · Mc Cook, NE High · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 14.5:1 · 28.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Mc Cook Elementary School (411 students)
Mc Cook Senior High School held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Mc Cook Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mc Cook Senior High School
448 students
- Mc Cook Elemen
Mc Cook Elementary School
411 students
- Mc Cook Junior
Mc Cook Junior High School
305 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
181 students
What this shows Mc Cook Senior High School reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mc Cook Senior High School compares
Mc Cook Senior 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 8% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 65% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
African American 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Mc Cook Senior High School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
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 Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mc Cook Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mc Cook Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mc Cook Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide high 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 (~448 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mc Cook Senior High School
How many students attend Mc Cook Senior High School?
Mc Cook Senior High School has 448 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mc Cook, NE. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mc Cook Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mc Cook Senior High School is 14.5:1, 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 Mc Cook Senior High School?
28.4% of students at Mc Cook Senior 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 Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Mc Cook Senior High School is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Mc Cook, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mc Cook Senior High School?
Mc Cook Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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).
How does Mc Cook Senior High School rank among public schools in Mc Cook?
By Resource Investment Index, Mc Cook Senior High School ranks #3 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 Senior High School, Mc Cook Public Schools also operates Mc Cook Elementary School (411 students), Mc Cook Junior High School (305 students), and Central Elementary School (181 students). See the Mc Cook Public Schools district page for the complete list.