- Enrollment
- 103
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Big Springs, NE
South Platte High School
Federal NCES profile for South Platte High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310011000348
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Platte High School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Nebraska schools.
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 108
- students enrolled
South Platte High School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Platte Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310011000348 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
South Platte High School grew from 108 students in 2022-23 to 119 in 2023-24 (+10.2%).
Teacher FTE added 10.6 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 310011000348 · Big Springs, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
108 enr · 10.8:1 · 41.7% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: So Platte Elem at Big Springs (103 students)
South Platte High School grew from 108 students in 2022-23 to 119 in 2023-24 (+10.2%). Teacher FTE added 10.6 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
How South Platte High School compares
South Platte High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 20% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▲ 35% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 108 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
108
Bigger than 11% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 28% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$20,702
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 108 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: White at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.8, South Platte High School is about as mixed as the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Platte Public Schools reports $20,702 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Platte High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| So Platte Elem at Big Springs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Platte High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~108 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Platte High School
How many students attend South Platte High School?
South Platte High School has 108 students enrolled. It is a public school in Big Springs, NE. CCD year-over-year: 108 (2022-23) → 119 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Platte High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Platte High School is 10.8:1, which is 20% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 31% 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 South Platte High School?
41.7% of students at South Platte High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Platte High School?
The largest demographic group at South Platte High School is White at 79.6% of enrollment, in Big Springs, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Platte High School?
South Platte High School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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).
What other schools are in South Platte Public Schools?
Besides South Platte High School, South Platte Public Schools also operates So Platte Elem at Big Springs (103 students). See the South Platte Public Schools district page for the complete list.