Enrollment
386
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plattsmouth, NE
Plattsmouth Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Plattsmouth Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 317566001524
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plattsmouth Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Plattsmouth · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 33.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Plattsmouth Middle School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plattsmouth Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Plattsmouth, NE.
School address
District: Plattsmouth Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317566001524 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.2%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Plattsmouth Middle School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Plattsmouth Middle School
Plattsmouth Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, enrolling 386 students.
At 12.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nebraska median, within a few percentage points of the 13.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.2% lands close to the Nebraska typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 386 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 176 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #45.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Plattsmouth Community Schools spends $14,180 per pupil, 20% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Plattsmouth Community Schools also operates Plattsmouth High School (474 students) and Plattsmouth Elementary School (460 students) alongside Plattsmouth Middle 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 Plattsmouth Middle School compares
Plattsmouth Middle 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.2% | ▲ 7% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,180
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 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 82.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.6, Plattsmouth Middle School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plattsmouth Community Schools, which includes Plattsmouth Middle School.
$14,180
Per student
-20%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.1%
State 37.7%
Federal 15.1%
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 Plattsmouth Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plattsmouth High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plattsmouth Elementary 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 Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 159
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary 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 (~386 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Plattsmouth Middle School
How many students attend Plattsmouth Middle School?
Plattsmouth Middle School has 386 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plattsmouth, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plattsmouth Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plattsmouth Middle School is 12.9:1, which is 4% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 18% 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 Middle School?
33.2% of students at Plattsmouth Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plattsmouth Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Plattsmouth Middle School is White at 82.6% of enrollment, in Plattsmouth, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plattsmouth Middle School?
Plattsmouth Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Plattsmouth Middle School rank among public schools in Plattsmouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Plattsmouth Middle School ranks #2 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. See all public schools in Plattsmouth on the city page.
Is Plattsmouth Middle School a good school?
Plattsmouth Middle School earns 57/100 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 Plattsmouth Community Schools?
Besides Plattsmouth Middle School, Plattsmouth Community Schools also operates Plattsmouth High School (474 students), Plattsmouth Elementary School (460 students), and Plattsmouth Early Childhood (159 students). See the Plattsmouth Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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