Enrollment
158
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Palmyra, NE
Palmyra Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Palmyra Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 317521002445
158 students enrolled
School address
District: Palmyra District O R 1 · Nebraska
NCES ID 317521002445 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
14.9%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-52% vs state
What stands out at Palmyra Middle School
Palmyra Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Palmyra, Nebraska, enrolling 158 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 158 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
The surrounding Palmyra District O R 1 spends $12,244 per pupil, 31% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Palmyra District O R 1 also operates Elementary at Bennet (385 students) and Jr-Sr High School at Palmyra (181 students) alongside Palmyra 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 Palmyra Middle School compares
Palmyra Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.9% | ▼ 52% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 158 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
158
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Funding equity
$12,244
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 95.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 1.3%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 95.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.5, Palmyra Middle School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palmyra District O R 1, which includes Palmyra Middle School.
$12,244
Per student
-31%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.7%
State 21.4%
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 Palmyra Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary at Bennet | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Jr-Sr High School at Palmyra | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Palmyra Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Palmyra Middle School
How many students attend Palmyra Middle School?
Palmyra Middle School has 158 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Palmyra, NE.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palmyra Middle School?
14.9% of students at Palmyra Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palmyra Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Palmyra Middle School is White at 95.6% of enrollment, in Palmyra, NE.
What other schools are in Palmyra District O R 1?
Besides Palmyra Middle School, Palmyra District O R 1 also operates Elementary at Bennet (385 students) and Jr-Sr High School at Palmyra (181 students). See the Palmyra District O R 1 district page for the complete list.
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