Enrollment
189
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 310012901076
Twin River Sr High School — Genoa, NE
Federal NCES profile for Twin River Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 39
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Twin River Public Schools · Nebraska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.2%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Twin River Sr High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Twin River Sr High School reports 189 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 18.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 22% below the Nebraska state mean of 13.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 33% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 23.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 25% below the Nebraska average and 55% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 378 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 24.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Twin River Public Schools spends $21,551 per pupil district-wide, above the Nebraska average of $20,313 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 80.4% from local sources (property taxes), 13.3% from the state, and 6.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Twin River Sr High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nebraska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 22% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.2% | ▼ 25% | 30.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 189 | top 42% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
23.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 25% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
— 22% below state mean
Top 25% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
24.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,551
per pupil, district-wide
— above Nebraska avg of $20,313
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 378 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 189 Top 42% in Nebraska — larger than 58% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Students per teacher 10.6:1 -22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 23.2% -25% vs state
NCES ID 310012901076
Student demographics
White 90.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 90.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 378:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.3%
In-school suspensions 6
Out-of-school suspensions 30
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Twin River Public Schools, which includes Twin River Sr High School.
$21,551
Per student
+6%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 80.4%
State 13.3%
Federal 6.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
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Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Twin River Sr High School
How many students attend Twin River Sr High School?
Twin River Sr High School has 189 students enrolled. It is a other school in GENOA, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Twin River Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Twin River Sr High School is 10.6:1, which is 22% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Twin River Sr High School?
23.2% of students at Twin River Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Twin River Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Twin River Sr High School is White at 90.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in GENOA, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Twin River Sr High School?
Twin River Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.