Enrollment
123
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.9%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Bend Central Middle School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Bend Central Middle School
North Bend Central Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in North Bend, Nebraska, enrolling 123 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 16.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 123 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 124 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #100, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 410 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
North Bend Central Public Schs also operates North Bend Central Elementary School (277 students) and North Bend Central High School (174 students) alongside North Bend Central Middle 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 Middle School compares
North Bend Central Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
Counselors0.3 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Bend Central Public Schs, which includes North Bend Central Middle 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 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
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar middle 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 (~123 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in North Bend on the city page.
Is North Bend Central Middle School a good school?
North Bend Central Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 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.
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