Enrollment
849
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lincoln, NE
Moore Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Moore Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 317284002363
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moore Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska.
- #6 of 12
- middle schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.3:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 6.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Moore Middle School has class sizes larger than 97% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moore Middle School ranks #6 of 12 middle schools in Lincoln, NE.
School address
District: Lincoln Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317284002363 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.3:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+65% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.9%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Moore Middle School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Moore Middle School
Moore Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Lincoln, Nebraska, enrolling 849 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.3:1 is larger than about 97% of Nebraska schools and 65% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.9% free-meal eligibility runs 78% below the Nebraska average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nebraska, bigger than 95% of state schools at 849 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 42 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #16.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 303 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Lincoln Public Schools spends $12,831 per pupil, 27% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lincoln Public Schools also operates Southwest High School (2,110 students) and Lincoln High School (2,086 students) alongside Moore Middle 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 Moore Middle School compares
Moore Middle 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 65% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.9% | ▼ 78% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 849 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
849
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 65% above state mean
Top 97% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,831
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.8 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 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 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 4.0%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.6, Moore Middle School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln Public Schools, which includes Moore Middle School.
$12,831
Per student
-27%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.5%
State 30.0%
Federal 12.5%
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 Moore Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Star High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Southeast High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moore Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,086
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~849 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Moore Middle School
How many students attend Moore Middle School?
Moore Middle School has 849 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lincoln, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moore Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moore Middle School is 22.3:1, which is 65% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Moore Middle School?
6.9% of students at Moore Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moore Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Moore Middle School is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Lincoln, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moore Middle School?
Moore Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Moore Middle School rank among middle schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Moore Middle School ranks #6 of 12 middle schools in Lincoln, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Lincoln on the city page.
Is Moore Middle School a good school?
Moore Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska. 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 Lincoln Public Schools?
Besides Moore Middle School, Lincoln Public Schools also operates Southwest High School (2,110 students), Lincoln High School (2,086 students), and Lincoln East High School (1,982 students). See the Lincoln Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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