- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Niobrara Secondary School shrank from 86 students in 2022-23 to 81 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 11.6 → 12.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 317437001604 · Niobrara, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
77 enr · 7:1 · 60.5% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Niobrara Elementary School (134 students)
Niobrara Secondary School shrank from 86 students in 2022-23 to 81 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE added 11.6 → 12.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
How Niobrara Secondary School compares
Niobrara Secondary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$26,061
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $18,497
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.
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
District finance for Niobrara Public Schools reports $26,061 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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 (~77 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 86 (2022-23) → 81 (2023-24), down 5.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.