- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Seward, NE
Seward High School
Federal NCES profile for Seward High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317656001591
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seward High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Seward · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 12.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Seward High School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seward High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Seward, NE.
School address
District: Seward Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317656001591 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Seward High School held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.7 → 39.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 317656001591 · Seward, NE High · MID · TRAD
511 enr · 13.4:1 · 12.6% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Seward Elementary School (558 students)
Seward High School held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.7 → 39.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Seward High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seward Element
Seward Elementary School
558 students
- This school
Seward High School
511 students
- Seward Middle
Seward Middle School
416 students
What this shows Seward High School reports 511 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seward High School compares
Seward High 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.6% | ▼ 59% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 511 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
511
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 56% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,609
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, Seward High School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Seward Public Schools reports $13,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Seward High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seward Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seward Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seward High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide high 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 (~511 students)
Frequently asked questions about Seward High School
How many students attend Seward High School?
Seward High School has 511 students enrolled. It is a high school in Seward, NE. CCD year-over-year: 501 (2022-23) → 495 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seward High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seward High School is 13.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 15% 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 Seward High School?
12.6% of students at Seward High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seward High School?
The largest demographic group at Seward High School is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Seward, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seward High School?
Seward High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Seward High School rank among public schools in Seward?
By Resource Investment Index, Seward High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Seward, 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 Seward Public Schools?
Besides Seward High School, Seward Public Schools also operates Seward Elementary School (558 students) and Seward Middle School (416 students). See the Seward Public Schools district page for the complete list.