- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waverly, NE
Waverly High School
Federal NCES profile for Waverly High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 310002101699
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waverly High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Nebraska schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Waverly · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 13.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Waverly High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waverly High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Waverly, NE.
School address
District: Waverly School District 145 · Nebraska
NCES ID 310002101699 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Waverly High School held near 680 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.7 → 45.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 310002101699 · Waverly, NE High · MID · TRAD
679 enr · 15.8:1 · 13.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Waverly Middle School (512 students)
Waverly High School held near 680 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.7 → 45.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Waverly High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Waverly High School
679 students
- Waverly Middle
Waverly Middle School
512 students
- Waverly Interm
Waverly Intermediate School
330 students
- Evelyn Hamlow
Evelyn Hamlow Elementary
325 students
- Eagle Elementa 264
Eagle Elementary School
264 students
What this shows Waverly High School reports 679 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waverly High School compares
Waverly High 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.9% | ▼ 55% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 679 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
679
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 78% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$13,036
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.7%
White 18.0%
African American 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, Waverly High School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waverly School District 145 reports $13,036 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waverly High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waverly Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evelyn Hamlow Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waverly High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Nationwide high 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 (~679 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Waverly High School
How many students attend Waverly High School?
Waverly High School has 679 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waverly, NE. CCD year-over-year: 682 (2022-23) → 680 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waverly High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waverly High School is 15.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waverly High School?
13.9% of students at Waverly High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waverly High School?
The largest demographic group at Waverly High School is Hispanic or Latino at 80.7% of enrollment, in Waverly, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waverly High School?
Waverly High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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).
How does Waverly High School rank among public schools in Waverly?
By Resource Investment Index, Waverly High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Waverly, 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 Waverly School District 145?
Besides Waverly High School, Waverly School District 145 also operates Waverly Middle School (512 students), Waverly Intermediate School (330 students), and Evelyn Hamlow Elementary (325 students). See the Waverly School District 145 district page for the complete list.