- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · North Bend, NE
North Bend Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Bend Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 310011502304
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Bend Central Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Nebraska schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in North Bend · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 16.9%
- free-lunch eligible
North Bend Central Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Bend Central Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in North Bend, NE.
School address
District: North Bend Central Public Schs · Nebraska
NCES ID 310011502304 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
North Bend Central Middle School grew from 89 students in 2022-23 to 132 in 2023-24 (+48.3%).
Teacher FTE added 8.7 → 10.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 310011502304 · North Bend, NE Middle · SMALL · TRAD
123 enr · 15.4:1 · 16.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: North Bend Central Elementary School (277 students)
North Bend Central Middle School grew from 89 students in 2022-23 to 132 in 2023-24 (+48.3%). Teacher FTE added 8.7 → 10.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
North Bend Central Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Bend Cen
North Bend Central Elementary School
277 students
- North Bend Cen
North Bend Central High School
174 students
- This school
North Bend Central Middle School
123 students
What this shows North Bend Central Middle School reports 123 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Bend Central Middle School compares
North Bend Central Middle School is a growing 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.9% | ▼ 45% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 123 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
123
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 75% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, North Bend Central Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Bend Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Bend Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Bend Central Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~123 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Bend Central Middle School
How many students attend North Bend Central Middle School?
North Bend Central Middle School has 123 students enrolled. It is a middle school in North Bend, NE. CCD year-over-year: 89 (2022-23) → 132 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Bend Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Bend Central Middle School is 15.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Bend Central Middle School?
16.9% of students at North Bend Central Middle 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 Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Bend Central Middle School is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in North Bend, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Bend Central Middle School?
North Bend Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in North Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, North Bend Central Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School, North Bend Central Public Schs also operates North Bend Central Elementary School (277 students) and North Bend Central High School (174 students). See the North Bend Central Public Schs district page for the complete list.