Enrollment
77
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Niobrara, NE
Niobrara Secondary School
Federal NCES profile for Niobrara Secondary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317437001604
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Niobrara Secondary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Nebraska schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Niobrara · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 60.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Niobrara Secondary School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Niobrara Secondary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Niobrara, NE.
School address
District: Niobrara Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317437001604 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-48% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.5%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+96% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Niobrara Secondary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Niobrara Secondary School
Niobrara Secondary School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Niobrara, Nebraska, enrolling 77 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7:1, Niobrara Secondary School is leaner than roughly 94% of Nebraska schools and 48% under the state's 13.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 60.5% of students qualify for free meals, 96% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 77 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Its student body is led by American Indian / Alaska Native (56%) and White (40%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 154 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Niobrara Public Schools spends $31,769 per pupil, 80% above the Nebraska average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 49.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 22 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 77 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Its district, Niobrara Public Schools, also runs Niobrara Elementary School (134 students).
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 Niobrara Secondary School compares
Niobrara Secondary 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 | 7:1 | ▼ 48% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.5% | ▲ 96% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 77 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
77
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% 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
7:1
students per teacher
- 48% below state mean
Top 6% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$31,769
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $17,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
American Indian / Alaska Native 55.8%
White 40.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Niobrara Secondary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Niobrara Public Schools, which includes Niobrara Secondary School.
$31,769
Per student
+80%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
+91%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.6%
State 27.1%
Federal 49.4%
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 Niobrara Secondary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niobrara Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Niobrara Secondary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other 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 (~77 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Niobrara Secondary School
How many students attend Niobrara Secondary School?
Niobrara Secondary School has 77 students enrolled. It is a public school in Niobrara, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Niobrara Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Niobrara Secondary School is 7:1, which is 48% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 55% 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 Niobrara Secondary School?
60.5% of students at Niobrara Secondary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Niobrara Secondary School?
The largest demographic group at Niobrara Secondary School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 55.8% of enrollment, in Niobrara, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Niobrara Secondary School?
Niobrara Secondary School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Niobrara Secondary School rank among schools in Niobrara?
By Resource Investment Index, Niobrara Secondary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Niobrara, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Niobrara on the city page.
Is Niobrara Secondary School a good school?
Niobrara Secondary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of 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 Niobrara Public Schools?
Besides Niobrara Secondary School, Niobrara Public Schools also operates Niobrara Elementary School (134 students). See the Niobrara Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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