Enrollment
1,024
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Ralston, NE
Ralston High School
Federal NCES profile for Ralston High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317590001542
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ralston High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Ralston · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ralston High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ralston High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Ralston, NE.
School address
District: Ralston Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317590001542 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.9%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ralston High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ralston High School
Ralston High School is a large high school in Ralston, Nebraska, enrolling 1,024 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nebraska, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,024 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 31 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #28, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and White (42%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 341 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Ralston Public Schools spends $12,318 per pupil, 30% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 485 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,024 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Ralston Public Schools also operates Ralston Middle School (488 students) and Mockingbird Elementary School (473 students) alongside Ralston High 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 Ralston High School compares
Ralston 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▲ 36% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,024 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,024
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 84% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.6%
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
$12,318
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
376
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 36.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
Hispanic or Latino 44.6%
White 42.2%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Ralston High School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ralston Public Schools, which includes Ralston High School.
$12,318
Per student
-30%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.3%
State 28.8%
Federal 9.9%
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 Ralston High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ralston Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mockingbird Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blumfield Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadows Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wildewood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ralston High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high 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 (~1,024 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ralston High School
How many students attend Ralston High School?
Ralston High School has 1,024 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ralston, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ralston High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ralston High School is 16.5:1, which is 22% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ralston High School?
41.9% of students at Ralston High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ralston High School?
The largest demographic group at Ralston High School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% of enrollment, in Ralston, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ralston High School?
Ralston High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ralston High School rank among public schools in Ralston?
By Resource Investment Index, Ralston High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Ralston, 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 Ralston on the city page.
Is Ralston High School a good school?
Ralston High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska. 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 Ralston Public Schools?
Besides Ralston High School, Ralston Public Schools also operates Ralston Middle School (488 students), Mockingbird Elementary School (473 students), and Blumfield Elementary School (373 students). See the Ralston Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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