- Enrollment
- 2,587
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Omaha, NE
Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 317482001384
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #21 of 21
- middle schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 685
- students enrolled
Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School has class sizes larger than 93% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School ranks #21 of 21 middle schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Omaha Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317482001384 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School held near 637 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 317482001384 · Omaha, NE Middle · MID · TRAD
685 enr · 18.5:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (2,587 students)
Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School held near 637 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
2,587 students
- South High Sch
South High School
2,412 students
- North High Sch
North High School
1,754 students
- Burke High Sch
Burke High School
1,693 students
- Westview High
Westview High School
1,573 students
- This school 685
Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School
685 students
What this shows Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School reports 685 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School compares
Nathan Hale Magnet 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 37% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 685 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
685
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 93% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.8%
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
$16,585
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
226
in-school suspensions + 223 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 65.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
Asian 34.5%
African American 30.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
White 12.8%
Two or More 7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 34.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.5, Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Omaha Public Schools reports $16,585 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burke High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westview High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,412
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,754
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,573
- Students per teacher
- 43.7:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
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 (~685 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School
How many students attend Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School?
Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School has 685 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Omaha, NE. CCD year-over-year: 620 (2022-23) → 637 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School is 18.5:1, which is 37% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School is Asian at 34.5% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School?
Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School rank among middle schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School ranks #21 of 21 middle schools in Omaha, 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 Omaha on the city page.
What other schools are in Omaha Public Schools?
Besides Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School, Omaha Public Schools also operates Central High School (2,587 students), South High School (2,412 students), and North High School (1,754 students). See the Omaha Public Schools district page for the complete list.