- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fairfield, NE
Sandy Creek Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sandy Creek Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 310012202285
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandy Creek Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sandy Creek Middle School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandy Creek Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Fairfield, NE.
School address
District: South Central Nebraska Unified 5 · Nebraska
NCES ID 310012202285 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Sandy Creek Middle School held near 97 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 7.8 → 7.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 310012202285 · Fairfield, NE Middle · SMALL · TRAD
96 enr · 13.7:1 · 41.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Sandy Creek Elementary School (209 students)
Sandy Creek Middle School held near 97 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 7.8 → 7.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Sandy Creek Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sandy Creek El
Sandy Creek Elementary School
209 students
- Sandy Creek Hi
Sandy Creek High School
110 students
- This school
Sandy Creek Middle School
96 students
- Lawrence/Nelso
Lawrence/Nelson Elementary Sch
87 students
- Clay Co Learni 63
Clay Co Learning Center - Fairfield
63 students
- Lawrence/Nelso 63
Lawrence/Nelson High Sch
63 students
What this shows Sandy Creek Middle School reports 96 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sandy Creek Middle School compares
Sandy Creek 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▲ 35% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 96 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
96
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,597
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Central Nebraska Unified 5 reports $18,597 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sandy Creek Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandy Creek High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lawrence/Nelson Elementary Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clay Co Learning Center - Fairfield | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawrence/Nelson High Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandy Creek Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~96 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sandy Creek Middle School
How many students attend Sandy Creek Middle School?
Sandy Creek Middle School has 96 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fairfield, NE. CCD year-over-year: 96 (2022-23) → 97 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandy Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandy Creek Middle School is 13.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sandy Creek Middle School?
41.7% of students at Sandy Creek Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandy Creek Middle School?
Sandy Creek Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Sandy Creek Middle School rank among public schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandy Creek Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Fairfield, 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 South Central Nebraska Unified 5?
Besides Sandy Creek Middle School, South Central Nebraska Unified 5 also operates Sandy Creek Elementary School (209 students), Sandy Creek High School (110 students), and Lawrence/Nelson Elementary Sch (87 students). See the South Central Nebraska Unified 5 district page for the complete list.