- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Grand Island, NE
Northwest High School
Federal NCES profile for Northwest High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317458001333
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #6 of 23
- public schools in Grand Island · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 18.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest High School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest High School ranks #6 of 23 public schools in Grand Island, NE.
School address
District: Northwest Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317458001333 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Northwest High School shrank from 703 students in 2022-23 to 653 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE held 51.1 → 51.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 317458001333 · Grand Island, NE High · MID · TRAD
680 enr · 13.3:1 · 18.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Hollow School (378 students)
Northwest High School shrank from 703 students in 2022-23 to 653 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE held 51.1 → 51.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Northwest High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Northwest High School
680 students
- Cedar Hollow S
Cedar Hollow School
378 students
- 1r Elementary 194
1r Elementary
194 students
- St Libory Elem 161
St Libory Elementary School
161 students
- Lockwood Eleme 32
Lockwood Elementary School
32 students
What this shows Northwest High School reports 680 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest High School compares
Northwest 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 41% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 680 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
680
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 54% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,932
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 82.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.9, Northwest High School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northwest Public Schools reports $13,932 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwest High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Hollow School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| 1r Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St Libory Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lockwood Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide high 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 (~680 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest High School
How many students attend Northwest High School?
Northwest High School has 680 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grand Island, NE. CCD year-over-year: 703 (2022-23) → 653 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest High School is 13.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 15% 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 Northwest High School?
18.3% of students at Northwest High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest High School?
The largest demographic group at Northwest High School is White at 82.5% of enrollment, in Grand Island, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest High School?
Northwest High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Northwest High School rank among public schools in Grand Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest High School ranks #6 of 23 public schools in Grand Island, 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 Grand Island on the city page.
What other schools are in Northwest Public Schools?
Besides Northwest High School, Northwest Public Schools also operates Cedar Hollow School (378 students), 1r Elementary (194 students), and St Libory Elementary School (161 students). See the Northwest Public Schools district page for the complete list.