- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Neligh, NE
Neligh-Oakdale High School
Federal NCES profile for Neligh-Oakdale High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317422001292
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Neligh-Oakdale High School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Nebraska schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Neligh · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 37.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Neligh-Oakdale High School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Neligh-Oakdale High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Neligh, NE.
School address
District: Neligh-Oakdale Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317422001292 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Neligh-Oakdale High School held near 141 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 13.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 317422001292 · Neligh, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
144 enr · 9.6:1 · 37.1% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Westward Elementary School (115 students)
Neligh-Oakdale High School held near 141 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 13.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Neligh-Oakdale High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Neligh-Oakdale High School
144 students
- Westward Eleme
Westward Elementary School
115 students
- Eastward Eleme
Eastward Elementary School
93 students
What this shows Neligh-Oakdale High School reports 144 students on the CCD universe file.
How Neligh-Oakdale High School compares
Neligh-Oakdale High 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 29% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.1% | ▲ 20% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
144
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 19% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$17,892
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 144 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.0, Neligh-Oakdale High School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Neligh-Oakdale Schools reports $17,892 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Neligh-Oakdale High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westward Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastward Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Neligh-Oakdale High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 93
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Nationwide other 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 (~144 students)
Frequently asked questions about Neligh-Oakdale High School
How many students attend Neligh-Oakdale High School?
Neligh-Oakdale High School has 144 students enrolled. It is a public school in Neligh, NE. CCD year-over-year: 140 (2022-23) → 141 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Neligh-Oakdale High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Neligh-Oakdale High School is 9.6:1, which is 29% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 39% 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 Neligh-Oakdale High School?
37.1% of students at Neligh-Oakdale High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Neligh-Oakdale High School?
The largest demographic group at Neligh-Oakdale High School is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Neligh, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Neligh-Oakdale High School?
Neligh-Oakdale High School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Neligh-Oakdale High School rank among public schools in Neligh?
By Resource Investment Index, Neligh-Oakdale High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Neligh, 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 Neligh-Oakdale Schools?
Besides Neligh-Oakdale High School, Neligh-Oakdale Schools also operates Westward Elementary School (115 students) and Eastward Elementary School (93 students). See the Neligh-Oakdale Schools district page for the complete list.