Enrollment
151
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 317830001690
Walthill High School — Walthill, NE
Federal NCES profile for Walthill High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 0
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: Walthill 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)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walthill High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Walthill High School reports 151 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 40% 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 48% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 151 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 84.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Walthill Public Schools spends $28,047 per pupil district-wide, above the Nebraska average of $20,313 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 19.8% from local sources (property taxes), 49.6% from the state, and 30.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Walthill 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 | 8.2:1 | ▼ 40% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 151 | top 34% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
8.2:1
students per teacher
— 40% below state mean
Top 10% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
84.8%
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
$28,047
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 151 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 151 Top 34% in Nebraska — larger than 66% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 8.2:1 -40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 317830001690
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 95.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
White 1.3%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 95.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 151:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 84.8%
In-school suspensions 17
Out-of-school suspensions 11
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Walthill Public Schools, which includes Walthill High School.
$28,047
Per student
+38%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
+44%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 19.8%
State 49.6%
Federal 30.6%
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
- 159
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
Similar other schools in Walthill
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Walthill High School
How many students attend Walthill High School?
Walthill High School has 151 students enrolled. It is a other school in WALTHILL, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walthill High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walthill High School is 8.2:1, which is 40% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 48% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walthill High School?
The largest demographic group at Walthill High School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 95.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in WALTHILL, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walthill High School?
Walthill High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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.