- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Plattsmouth Middle School held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 317566001524 · Plattsmouth, NE Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
386 enr · 12.9:1 · 33.2% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Plattsmouth High School (474 students)
Plattsmouth Middle School held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Plattsmouth Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plattsmouth Hi
Plattsmouth High School
474 students
- Plattsmouth El
Plattsmouth Elementary School
460 students
- This school
Plattsmouth Middle School
386 students
- Plattsmouth Ea 159
Plattsmouth Early Childhood
159 students
What this shows Plattsmouth Middle School reports 386 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plattsmouth Middle School compares
Plattsmouth Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,084
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
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.
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
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 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
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 159
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~386 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.