- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317563001514
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 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 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 43
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Platteview Senior High School held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.3 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 317563001514 · Springfield, NE High · SMALL · TRAD
387 enr · 11.1:1 · 12.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Springfield Elementary School (400 students)
Platteview Senior High School held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.3 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Platteview Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Springfield El
Springfield Elementary School
400 students
- This school
Platteview Senior High School
387 students
- Westmont Eleme
Westmont Elementary School
264 students
- Platteview Cen
Platteview Central Jr High School
179 students
What this shows Platteview Senior High School reports 387 students on the CCD universe file.
How Platteview Senior High School compares
Platteview Senior High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,081
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
Counselors1.3 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.
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
District finance for Springfield Platteview Community Schools reports $16,081 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide high 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 (~387 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 390 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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 43/100 (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 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.
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.