Enrollment
108
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.7%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Platte High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Platte High School
South Platte High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Big Springs, Nebraska, enrolling 108 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 108 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 123 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #63.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 108 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district, South Platte Public Schools, also runs So Platte Elem at Big Springs (103 students).
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 South Platte High School compares
South Platte High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,070
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $17,680
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Platte Public Schools, which includes South Platte High School.
$18,070
Per student
+2%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.4%
State 19.9%
Federal 6.7%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 103
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
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 (~108 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is South Platte High School a good school?
South Platte High School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% 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 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.
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