Enrollment
131
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pleasanton, NE
Pleasanton High School
Federal NCES profile for Pleasanton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317569001527
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasanton High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 22.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 131
- students enrolled
Pleasanton High School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Pleasanton Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317569001527 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.7%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pleasanton High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pleasanton High School
Pleasanton High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Pleasanton, Nebraska, enrolling 131 students.
At 13.1:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 131 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 177 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #162, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 262 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Pleasanton Public Schools spends $12,370 per pupil, 30% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Its district, Pleasanton Public Schools, also runs Pleasanton Elementary School (200 students).
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 Pleasanton High School compares
Pleasanton 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.7% | ▼ 27% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 131 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
131
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$12,370
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 96.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Largest group: White at 96.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.0, Pleasanton High School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pleasanton Public Schools, which includes Pleasanton High School.
$12,370
Per student
-30%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 76.1%
State 17.1%
Federal 6.7%
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 Pleasanton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasanton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasanton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other 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 (~131 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Pleasanton High School
How many students attend Pleasanton High School?
Pleasanton High School has 131 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pleasanton, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasanton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasanton High School is 13.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 17% 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 Pleasanton High School?
22.7% of students at Pleasanton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasanton High School?
The largest demographic group at Pleasanton High School is White at 96.9% of enrollment, in Pleasanton, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasanton High School?
Pleasanton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Pleasanton High School a good school?
Pleasanton High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools. 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 Pleasanton Public Schools?
Besides Pleasanton High School, Pleasanton Public Schools also operates Pleasanton Elementary School (200 students). See the Pleasanton Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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