- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Moore Middle School held near 759 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.3 → 39.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 317284002363 · Lincoln, NE Middle · MID · TRAD
849 enr · 22.3:1 · 6.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwest High School (2,110 students)
Moore Middle School held near 759 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.3 → 39.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Moore Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwest High
Southwest High School
2,110 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
2,086 students
- Lincoln East H
Lincoln East High School
1,982 students
- North Star Hig
North Star High School
1,927 students
- Lincoln Southe
Lincoln Southeast High School
1,848 students
- This school
Moore Middle School
849 students
What this shows Moore Middle School reports 849 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moore Middle School compares
Moore Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,573
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
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.
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
District finance for Lincoln Public Schools reports $13,573 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,086
- 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
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 (~849 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 738 (2022-23) → 759 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.