Enrollment
179
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Springfield, NE
Platteview Central Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Platteview Central Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 317563001902
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Platteview Central Jr High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Nebraska schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Platteview Central Jr High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Platteview Central Jr High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Springfield, NE.
School address
District: Springfield Platteview Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317563001902 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.2%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Platteview Central Jr High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Platteview Central Jr High School
Platteview Central Jr High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Springfield, Nebraska, enrolling 179 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 179 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 154 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #108.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 267 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Springfield Platteview Community Schools also operates Springfield Elementary School (400 students) and Platteview Senior High School (387 students) alongside Platteview Central Jr High 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 Platteview Central Jr High School compares
Platteview Central Jr High 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 41% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 179 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
179
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.2%
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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 70% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,828
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 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 93.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, Platteview Central Jr High School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield Platteview Community Schools, which includes Platteview Central Jr High School.
$15,828
Per student
-10%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 82.2%
State 14.0%
Federal 3.8%
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 Platteview Central Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Platteview Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westmont Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Platteview Central Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~179 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Platteview Central Jr High School
How many students attend Platteview Central Jr High School?
Platteview Central Jr High School has 179 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Springfield, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Platteview Central Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Platteview Central Jr High School is 14.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Platteview Central Jr High School?
18.2% of students at Platteview Central Jr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Platteview Central Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Platteview Central Jr High School is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Springfield, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Platteview Central Jr High School?
Platteview Central Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Platteview Central Jr High School rank among public schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Platteview Central Jr High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Springfield, 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 Springfield on the city page.
Is Platteview Central Jr High School a good school?
Platteview Central Jr High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 Springfield Platteview Community Schools?
Besides Platteview Central Jr High School, Springfield Platteview Community Schools also operates Springfield Elementary School (400 students), Platteview Senior High School (387 students), and Westmont Elementary School (264 students). See the Springfield Platteview Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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