Enrollment
237
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Raymond, NE
Secondary Sch at Raymond
Federal NCES profile for Secondary Sch at Raymond, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310495000137
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Secondary Sch at Raymond earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Nebraska schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Raymond · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.8:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 13.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Secondary Sch at Raymond has class sizes smaller than 86% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Secondary Sch at Raymond ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Raymond, NE.
School address
District: Raymond Central Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310495000137 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.8:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.3%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Secondary Sch at Raymond compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Secondary Sch at Raymond
Secondary Sch at Raymond is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Raymond, Nebraska, enrolling 237 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.8:1, Secondary Sch at Raymond is leaner than roughly 86% of Nebraska schools and 35% under the state's 13.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.3% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the Nebraska average.
With 237 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 129 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #59.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 237 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Raymond Central Public Schools also operates Intermediate School at Jr/Sr High School (155 students) and Elementary Sch at Valparaiso (149 students) alongside Secondary Sch at Raymond.
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 Secondary Sch at Raymond compares
Secondary Sch at Raymond on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.8:1 | ▼ 35% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.3% | ▼ 57% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 237 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
237
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 14% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$14,534
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 91.1%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, Secondary Sch at Raymond is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Raymond Central Public Schools, which includes Secondary Sch at Raymond.
$14,534
Per student
-18%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.8%
State 19.6%
Federal 9.6%
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 Secondary Sch at Raymond Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate School at Jr/Sr High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elementary Sch at Valparaiso | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elementary School at Ceresco | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Raymond Central Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Secondary Sch at Raymond's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 38.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- 48:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other 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 (~237 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Secondary Sch at Raymond
How many students attend Secondary Sch at Raymond?
Secondary Sch at Raymond has 237 students enrolled. It is a public school in Raymond, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Secondary Sch at Raymond?
The student-teacher ratio at Secondary Sch at Raymond is 8.8:1, which is 35% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 44% 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 Secondary Sch at Raymond?
13.3% of students at Secondary Sch at Raymond are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Secondary Sch at Raymond?
The largest demographic group at Secondary Sch at Raymond is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Raymond, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Secondary Sch at Raymond?
Secondary Sch at Raymond has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Secondary Sch at Raymond rank among public schools in Raymond?
By Resource Investment Index, Secondary Sch at Raymond ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Raymond, 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 Raymond on the city page.
Is Secondary Sch at Raymond a good school?
Secondary Sch at Raymond earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Nebraska schools. 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 Raymond Central Public Schools?
Besides Secondary Sch at Raymond, Raymond Central Public Schools also operates Intermediate School at Jr/Sr High School (155 students), Elementary Sch at Valparaiso (149 students), and Elementary School at Ceresco (134 students). See the Raymond Central Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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