- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ralston, NE
Ralston Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ralston Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 317590001540
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ralston Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Ralston · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 50.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ralston Middle School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ralston Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Ralston, NE.
School address
District: Ralston Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317590001540 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Ralston Middle School held near 473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.5 → 36.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 317590001540 · Ralston, NE Middle · SMALL · TRAD
488 enr · 12.8:1 · 50.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Ralston High School (1,024 students)
Ralston Middle School held near 473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.5 → 36.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Ralston Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ralston High S
Ralston High School
1,024 students
- This school
Ralston Middle School
488 students
- Mockingbird El
Mockingbird Elementary School
473 students
- Blumfield Elem 373
Blumfield Elementary School
373 students
- Meadows Elemen 330
Meadows Elementary School
330 students
- Wildewood Elem 303
Wildewood Elementary School
303 students
What this shows Ralston Middle School reports 488 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ralston Middle School compares
Ralston 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.2% | ▲ 62% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 49% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.6%
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
$13,228
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 488 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
101
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.3%
White 39.1%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 6.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Ralston Middle School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ralston Public Schools reports $13,228 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ralston Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ralston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mockingbird Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blumfield Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadows Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wildewood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ralston Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~488 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ralston Middle School
How many students attend Ralston Middle School?
Ralston Middle School has 488 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ralston, NE. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 473 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ralston Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ralston Middle School is 12.8:1, which is 5% 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 Ralston Middle School?
50.2% of students at Ralston Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ralston Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ralston Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.3% of enrollment, in Ralston, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ralston Middle School?
Ralston Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Ralston Middle School rank among public schools in Ralston?
By Resource Investment Index, Ralston Middle 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.
What other schools are in Ralston Public Schools?
Besides Ralston Middle School, Ralston Public Schools also operates Ralston High School (1,024 students), Mockingbird Elementary School (473 students), and Blumfield Elementary School (373 students). See the Ralston Public Schools district page for the complete list.