Enrollment
685
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School
Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School is a large middle school in Omaha, Nebraska, enrolling 685 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.5:1 is larger than about 93% of Nebraska schools and 37% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nebraska, bigger than 91% of state schools at 685 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Asian (35%) and African American (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 343 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Omaha Public Schools spends $14,202 per pupil, 20% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 449 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 685 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Omaha Public Schools also operates Central High School (2,587 students) and South High School (2,412 students) alongside Nathan Hale Magnet 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 Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School compares
Nathan Hale Magnet 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,202
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Omaha Public Schools, which includes Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School.
$14,202
Per student
-20%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.3%
State 39.9%
Federal 15.8%
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 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
- 2,587
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
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 (~685 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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