- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Bend, NE
North Bend Central High School
Federal NCES profile for North Bend Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310011500572
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Bend Central High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Nebraska schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in North Bend · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 21.2%
- free-lunch eligible
North Bend Central High School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Bend Central High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in North Bend, NE.
School address
District: North Bend Central Public Schs · Nebraska
NCES ID 310011500572 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
North Bend Central High School shrank from 226 students in 2022-23 to 180 in 2023-24 (-20.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.4 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 310011500572 · North Bend, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
174 enr · 9.7:1 · 21.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: North Bend Central Elementary School (277 students)
North Bend Central High School shrank from 226 students in 2022-23 to 180 in 2023-24 (-20.4%). Teacher FTE lost 18.4 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
North Bend Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Bend Cen
North Bend Central Elementary School
277 students
- This school
North Bend Central High School
174 students
- North Bend Cen
North Bend Central Middle School
123 students
What this shows North Bend Central High School reports 174 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Bend Central High School compares
North Bend Central High 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 28% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.2% | ▼ 31% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 174 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
174
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 20% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.0%
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
$17,188
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 93.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.0, North Bend Central High School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Bend Central Public Schs reports $17,188 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Bend Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Bend Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Bend Central Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Bend Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 123
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~174 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Bend Central High School
How many students attend North Bend Central High School?
North Bend Central High School has 174 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Bend, NE. CCD year-over-year: 226 (2022-23) → 180 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Bend Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Bend Central High School is 9.7:1, which is 28% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 38% 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 North Bend Central High School?
21.2% of students at North Bend Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Bend Central High School?
The largest demographic group at North Bend Central High School is White at 93.7% of enrollment, in North Bend, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Bend Central High School?
North Bend Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 North Bend Central High School rank among public schools in North Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, North Bend Central High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in North Bend, 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 North Bend Central Public Schs?
Besides North Bend Central High School, North Bend Central Public Schs also operates North Bend Central Elementary School (277 students) and North Bend Central Middle School (123 students). See the North Bend Central Public Schs district page for the complete list.