Enrollment
416
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Seward, NE
Seward Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Seward Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 317656001592
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seward Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Seward · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 12.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Seward Middle School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seward Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Seward, NE.
School address
District: Seward Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317656001592 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.8%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Seward Middle School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Seward Middle School
Seward Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Seward, Nebraska, enrolling 416 students.
At 13.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nebraska median, within a few percentage points of the 13.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.8% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Nebraska average.
Enrollment of 416 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 152 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #65.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 416 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Seward Public Schools spends $12,694 per pupil, 28% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Seward Public Schools also operates Seward Elementary School (558 students) and Seward High School (511 students) alongside Seward Middle School.
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 Seward Middle School compares
Seward Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 12.8% | ▼ 59% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 24% | - | - |
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.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.8%
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
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,694
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
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 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 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 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.3, Seward Middle School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Seward Public Schools, which includes Seward Middle School.
$12,694
Per student
-28%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.0%
State 14.3%
Federal 10.7%
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 Seward Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seward Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seward High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seward Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary 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 (~416 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Seward Middle School
How many students attend Seward Middle School?
Seward Middle School has 416 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Seward, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seward Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seward Middle 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 Middle School?
12.8% of students at Seward Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seward Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Seward Middle School is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Seward, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seward Middle School?
Seward Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Seward Middle School rank among public schools in Seward?
By Resource Investment Index, Seward Middle School ranks #2 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. See all public schools in Seward on the city page.
Is Seward Middle School a good school?
Seward Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. 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 Seward Public Schools?
Besides Seward Middle School, Seward Public Schools also operates Seward Elementary School (558 students) and Seward High School (511 students). See the Seward Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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