- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Plattsmouth, NE
Plattsmouth High School
Federal NCES profile for Plattsmouth High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317566001523
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plattsmouth High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Plattsmouth · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 25.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Plattsmouth High School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plattsmouth High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Plattsmouth, NE.
School address
District: Plattsmouth Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317566001523 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Plattsmouth High School held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.2 → 39.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 317566001523 · Plattsmouth, NE High · SMALL · TRAD
474 enr · 11.8:1 · 25.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Plattsmouth Elementary School (460 students)
Plattsmouth High School held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.2 → 39.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Plattsmouth High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Plattsmouth High School
474 students
- Plattsmouth El
Plattsmouth Elementary School
460 students
- Plattsmouth Mi
Plattsmouth Middle School
386 students
- Plattsmouth Ea 159
Plattsmouth Early Childhood
159 students
What this shows Plattsmouth High School reports 474 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plattsmouth High School compares
Plattsmouth 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.5% | ▼ 17% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 37% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$14,084
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.8, Plattsmouth High School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Plattsmouth Community Schools reports $14,084 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Plattsmouth High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plattsmouth Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plattsmouth Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plattsmouth Early Childhood | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plattsmouth High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 159
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~474 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plattsmouth High School
How many students attend Plattsmouth High School?
Plattsmouth High School has 474 students enrolled. It is a high school in Plattsmouth, NE. CCD year-over-year: 491 (2022-23) → 484 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plattsmouth High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plattsmouth High School is 11.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 25% 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 Plattsmouth High School?
25.5% of students at Plattsmouth High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plattsmouth High School?
The largest demographic group at Plattsmouth High School is White at 86.3% of enrollment, in Plattsmouth, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plattsmouth High School?
Plattsmouth High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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).
How does Plattsmouth High School rank among public schools in Plattsmouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Plattsmouth High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Plattsmouth, 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 Plattsmouth Community Schools?
Besides Plattsmouth High School, Plattsmouth Community Schools also operates Plattsmouth Elementary School (460 students), Plattsmouth Middle School (386 students), and Plattsmouth Early Childhood (159 students). See the Plattsmouth Community Schools district page for the complete list.