- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wahoo, NE
Wahoo Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wahoo Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 317821001683
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wahoo Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Wahoo · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 26.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Wahoo Middle School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wahoo Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Wahoo, NE.
School address
District: Wahoo Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317821001683 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Wahoo Middle School held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.1 → 16.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 317821001683 · Wahoo, NE Middle · SMALL · TRAD
226 enr · 13.3:1 · 26.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Wahoo Elementary School (475 students)
Wahoo Middle School held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.1 → 16.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Wahoo Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wahoo Elementa
Wahoo Elementary School
475 students
- Wahoo High Sch
Wahoo High School
341 students
- This school
Wahoo Middle School
226 students
- Wahoo Pre-Scho 46
Wahoo Pre-School
46 students
What this shows Wahoo Middle School reports 226 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wahoo Middle School compares
Wahoo Middle 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.8% | ▼ 13% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 226 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
226
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 54% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,969
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.4, Wahoo Middle School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wahoo Public Schools reports $14,969 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wahoo Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wahoo Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wahoo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wahoo Pre-School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wahoo Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~226 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wahoo Middle School
How many students attend Wahoo Middle School?
Wahoo Middle School has 226 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wahoo, NE. CCD year-over-year: 235 (2022-23) → 242 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wahoo Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wahoo Middle School is 13.3:1, 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 Wahoo Middle School?
26.8% of students at Wahoo Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wahoo Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wahoo Middle School is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Wahoo, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wahoo Middle School?
Wahoo Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Wahoo Middle School rank among public schools in Wahoo?
By Resource Investment Index, Wahoo Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Wahoo, 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 Wahoo Public Schools?
Besides Wahoo Middle School, Wahoo Public Schools also operates Wahoo Elementary School (475 students), Wahoo High School (341 students), and Wahoo Pre-School (46 students). See the Wahoo Public Schools district page for the complete list.