- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Nebraska City Middle School shrank from 326 students in 2022-23 to 306 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 22.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 317416001284 · Nebraska City, NE Middle · SMALL · TRAD
271 enr · 12.3:1 · 46.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Nebraska City High School (442 students)
Nebraska City Middle School shrank from 326 students in 2022-23 to 306 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 22.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Nebraska City Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nebraska City
Nebraska City High School
442 students
- Nebraska City
Nebraska City Northside Elem
370 students
- Hayward Elemen
Hayward Elementary School
330 students
- This school
Nebraska City Middle School
271 students
What this shows Nebraska City Middle School reports 271 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nebraska City Middle School compares
Nebraska City Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,401
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
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.
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
District finance for Nebraska City Public Schools reports $12,401 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~271 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), down 20.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.