Enrollment
387
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Springfield, NE
Platteview Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Platteview Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317563001514
👥 S:T ratio 56
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Platteview Senior High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 12.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Platteview Senior High School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Platteview Senior High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Springfield, NE.
School address
District: Springfield Platteview Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317563001514 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.1%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Platteview Senior High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Platteview Senior High School
Platteview Senior High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Springfield, Nebraska, enrolling 387 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.1% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the Nebraska average.
Enrollment of 387 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 154 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #130, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 310 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Springfield Platteview Community Schools also operates Springfield Elementary School (400 students) and Westmont Elementary School (264 students) alongside Platteview Senior 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 Senior High School compares
Platteview Senior 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.1% | ▼ 61% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 31% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.2%
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
$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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 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 89.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.3%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.7, Platteview Senior High School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield Platteview Community Schools, which includes Platteview Senior 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 Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westmont Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Platteview Central Jr High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Platteview Senior 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
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high 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 (~387 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Platteview Senior High School
How many students attend Platteview Senior High School?
Platteview Senior High School has 387 students enrolled. It is a high school in Springfield, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Platteview Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Platteview Senior High School is 11.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 29% 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 Platteview Senior High School?
12.1% of students at Platteview Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Platteview Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Platteview Senior High School is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Springfield, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Platteview Senior High School?
Platteview Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Platteview Senior High School rank among public schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Platteview Senior High School ranks #3 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 Senior High School a good school?
Platteview Senior High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. 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 Senior High School, Springfield Platteview Community Schools also operates Springfield Elementary School (400 students), Westmont Elementary School (264 students), and Platteview Central Jr High School (179 students). See the Springfield Platteview Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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