Enrollment
271
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Nebraska City, NE
Nebraska City Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Nebraska City Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 317416001284
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nebraska City Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Nebraska City · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Nebraska City Middle School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nebraska City Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Nebraska City, NE.
School address
District: Nebraska City Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317416001284 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.9%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nebraska City Middle School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nebraska City Middle School
Nebraska City Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Nebraska City, Nebraska, enrolling 271 students.
At 12.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nebraska median, within a few percentage points of the 13.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 46.9% of students qualify for free meals, 52% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 271 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 136 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #78.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 271 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Nebraska City Public Schools spends $12,740 per pupil, 28% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Nebraska City Public Schools also operates Nebraska City High School (442 students) and Nebraska City Northside Elem (370 students) alongside Nebraska City 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 Nebraska City Middle School compares
Nebraska City 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▲ 52% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$12,740
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 72.3%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, Nebraska City 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 Nebraska City Public Schools, which includes Nebraska City Middle School.
$12,740
Per student
-28%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.5%
State 30.7%
Federal 13.8%
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 Nebraska City Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nebraska City Northside Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hayward Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nebraska City Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~271 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Nebraska City Middle School
How many students attend Nebraska City Middle School?
Nebraska City Middle School has 271 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Nebraska City, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nebraska City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nebraska City Middle School is 12.3:1, which is 9% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nebraska City Middle School?
46.9% of students at Nebraska City Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nebraska City Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Nebraska City Middle School is White at 72.3% of enrollment, in Nebraska City, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nebraska City Middle School?
Nebraska City Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Nebraska City Middle School rank among public schools in Nebraska City?
By Resource Investment Index, Nebraska City Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Nebraska City, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Nebraska City on the city page.
Is Nebraska City Middle School a good school?
Nebraska City Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. 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 Nebraska City Public Schools?
Besides Nebraska City Middle School, Nebraska City Public Schools also operates Nebraska City High School (442 students), Nebraska City Northside Elem (370 students), and Hayward Elementary School (330 students). See the Nebraska City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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