- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lincoln, NE
Schoo Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Schoo Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 317284002215
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schoo Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska.
- #9 of 12
- middle schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 1,006
- students enrolled
Schoo Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schoo Middle School ranks #9 of 12 middle schools in Lincoln, NE.
School address
District: Lincoln Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317284002215 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Schoo Middle School held near 926 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.1 → 64.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 317284002215 · Lincoln, NE Middle · MID · TRAD
1,006 enr · 16.5:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwest High School (2,110 students)
Schoo Middle School held near 926 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.1 → 64.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Schoo 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
Schoo Middle School
1,006 students
What this shows Schoo Middle School reports 1,006 students on the CCD universe file.
How Schoo Middle School compares
Schoo 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,006 | 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.
1,006
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
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
19.3%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
142
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 60.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 11.4%
African American 8.5%
Asian 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Schoo 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 Schoo Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Star High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Southeast High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Schoo 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 (~1,006 students)
Frequently asked questions about Schoo Middle School
How many students attend Schoo Middle School?
Schoo Middle School has 1,006 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lincoln, NE. CCD year-over-year: 917 (2022-23) → 926 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schoo Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Schoo Middle 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 is the racial and ethnic makeup of Schoo Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Schoo Middle School is White at 60.3% of enrollment, in Lincoln, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schoo Middle School?
Schoo Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Schoo Middle School rank among middle schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Schoo Middle School ranks #9 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 Schoo 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.