- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plainview, NE
Plainview Secondary School
Federal NCES profile for Plainview Secondary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317557001498
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plainview Secondary School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Nebraska schools.
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 27.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 151
- students enrolled
Plainview Secondary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Plainview Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317557001498 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Plainview Secondary School held near 150 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.4 → 16.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 317557001498 · Plainview, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
151 enr · 9.4:1 · 27.3% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Plainview Elementary School (207 students)
Plainview Secondary School held near 150 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.4 → 16.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
How Plainview Secondary School compares
Plainview Secondary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.4:1 | ▼ 30% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.3% | ▼ 12% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 151 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
151
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 18% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,532
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 101 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.5, Plainview Secondary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Plainview Public Schools reports $16,532 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Plainview Secondary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainview Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plainview Secondary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~151 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plainview Secondary School
How many students attend Plainview Secondary School?
Plainview Secondary School has 151 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plainview, NE. CCD year-over-year: 143 (2022-23) → 150 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plainview Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plainview Secondary School is 9.4:1, which is 30% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 40% 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 Plainview Secondary School?
27.3% of students at Plainview Secondary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plainview Secondary School?
The largest demographic group at Plainview Secondary School is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Plainview, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plainview Secondary School?
Plainview Secondary School has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (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).
What other schools are in Plainview Public Schools?
Besides Plainview Secondary School, Plainview Public Schools also operates Plainview Elementary School (207 students). See the Plainview Public Schools district page for the complete list.