Enrollment
174
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.7:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.2%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Bend Central High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Bend Central High School
North Bend Central High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in North Bend, Nebraska, enrolling 174 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 174 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 180 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #119.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 249 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
North Bend Central Public Schs also operates North Bend Central Elementary School (277 students) and North Bend Central Middle School (123 students) alongside North Bend Central High School.
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 North Bend Central High School compares
North Bend Central High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,858
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Bend Central Public Schs, which includes North Bend Central High School.
$15,858
Per student
-10%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.7%
State 19.4%
Federal 6.9%
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 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
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 123
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~174 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in North Bend on the city page.
Is North Bend Central High School a good school?
North Bend Central High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% 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 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.
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