- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lincoln, NE
Pound Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pound Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 317284001170
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pound Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #3 of 12
- middle schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pound Middle School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pound Middle School ranks #3 of 12 middle schools in Lincoln, NE.
School address
District: Lincoln Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317284001170 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Pound Middle School held near 719 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.1 → 49.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 317284001170 · Lincoln, NE Middle · MID · TRAD
731 enr · 14.3:1 · 28.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwest High School (2,110 students)
Pound Middle School held near 719 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.1 → 49.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Pound Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwest High
Southwest High School
2,110 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
2,086 students
- Lincoln East H
Lincoln East High School
1,982 students
- North Star Hig
North Star High School
1,927 students
- Lincoln Southe
Lincoln Southeast High School
1,848 students
- This school 731
Pound Middle School
731 students
What this shows Pound Middle School reports 731 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pound Middle School compares
Pound 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 7% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 731 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
731
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 63% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,573
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
Counselors2.8 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 69.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 10.5%
African American 5.3%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Pound Middle School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lincoln Public Schools reports $13,573 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pound Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Star High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Southeast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pound Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,086
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~731 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pound Middle School
How many students attend Pound Middle School?
Pound Middle School has 731 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lincoln, NE. CCD year-over-year: 727 (2022-23) → 719 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pound Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pound Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pound Middle School?
28.6% of students at Pound Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pound Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pound Middle School is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Lincoln, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pound Middle School?
Pound Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Pound Middle School rank among middle schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Pound Middle School ranks #3 of 12 middle schools in Lincoln, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Lincoln on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln Public Schools?
Besides Pound Middle School, Lincoln Public Schools also operates Southwest High School (2,110 students), Lincoln High School (2,086 students), and Lincoln East High School (1,982 students). See the Lincoln Public Schools district page for the complete list.