- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lincoln, NE
Park Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Park Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 317284002122
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska.
- #12 of 12
- middle schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 58.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Middle School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Middle School ranks #12 of 12 middle schools in Lincoln, NE.
School address
District: Lincoln Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317284002122 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Park Middle School shrank from 834 students in 2022-23 to 784 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 67.2 → 66.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 317284002122 · Lincoln, NE Middle · MID · TRAD
843 enr · 12.6:1 · 58.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwest High School (2,110 students)
Park Middle School shrank from 834 students in 2022-23 to 784 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 67.2 → 66.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Park Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwest High
Southwest High School
2,110 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
2,086 students
- Lincoln East H
Lincoln East High School
1,982 students
- North Star Hig
North Star High School
1,927 students
- Lincoln Southe
Lincoln Southeast High School
1,848 students
- This school 843
Park Middle School
843 students
What this shows Park Middle School reports 843 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park Middle School compares
Park Middle 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.0% | ▲ 88% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 843 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
843
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 46% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.6%
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
$13,573
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
152
in-school suspensions + 184 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 38.9%
Hispanic or Latino 29.4%
African American 13.9%
Asian 8.8%
Two or More 8.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 38.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.8, Park Middle School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lincoln Public Schools reports $13,573 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Park Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Star High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Southeast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,086
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~843 students)
Frequently asked questions about Park Middle School
How many students attend Park Middle School?
Park Middle School has 843 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lincoln, NE. CCD year-over-year: 834 (2022-23) → 784 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Middle School is 12.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 20% 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 Park Middle School?
58.0% of students at Park Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Park Middle School is White at 38.9% of enrollment, in Lincoln, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Middle School?
Park Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Park Middle School rank among middle schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Middle School ranks #12 of 12 middle schools in Lincoln, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Lincoln on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln Public Schools?
Besides Park Middle School, Lincoln Public Schools also operates Southwest High School (2,110 students), Lincoln High School (2,086 students), and Lincoln East High School (1,982 students). See the Lincoln Public Schools district page for the complete list.