Enrollment
330
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waverly, NE
Waverly Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Waverly Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 310002102029
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waverly Intermediate School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Nebraska schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Waverly · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 16.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Waverly Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 84% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waverly Intermediate School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Waverly, NE.
School address
District: Waverly School District 145 · Nebraska
NCES ID 310002102029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.5%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waverly Intermediate School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waverly Intermediate School
Waverly Intermediate School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Waverly, Nebraska, enrolling 330 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 16.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 330 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 157 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #74.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (79%) and White (18%) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 330 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Waverly School District 145 spends $12,368 per pupil, 30% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Waverly School District 145 also operates Waverly High School (679 students) and Waverly Middle School (512 students) alongside Waverly Intermediate School.
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 Waverly Intermediate School compares
Waverly Intermediate 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.5% | ▼ 47% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 330 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
330
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 84% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,368
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 79.4%
White 18.2%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, Waverly Intermediate 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 Waverly School District 145, which includes Waverly Intermediate School.
$12,368
Per student
-30%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.2%
State 13.1%
Federal 7.7%
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 Waverly Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waverly Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evelyn Hamlow Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waverly Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar elementary 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 (~330 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Waverly Intermediate School
How many students attend Waverly Intermediate School?
Waverly Intermediate School has 330 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waverly, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waverly Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waverly Intermediate School is 16.5:1, which is 22% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waverly Intermediate School?
16.5% of students at Waverly Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waverly Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Waverly Intermediate School is Hispanic or Latino at 79.4% of enrollment, in Waverly, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waverly Intermediate School?
Waverly Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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).
How does Waverly Intermediate School rank among public schools in Waverly?
By Resource Investment Index, Waverly Intermediate School ranks #2 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. See all public schools in Waverly on the city page.
Is Waverly Intermediate School a good school?
Waverly Intermediate School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 Waverly School District 145?
Besides Waverly Intermediate School, Waverly School District 145 also operates Waverly High School (679 students), Waverly Middle School (512 students), and Evelyn Hamlow Elementary (325 students). See the Waverly School District 145 district page for the complete list.
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