- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Waverly Intermediate School shrank from 339 students in 2022-23 to 317 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.9 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 310002102029 · Waverly, NE Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
330 enr · 16.5:1 · 16.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Waverly High School (679 students)
Waverly Intermediate School shrank from 339 students in 2022-23 to 317 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 20.9 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Waverly Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waverly High S
Waverly High School
679 students
- Waverly Middle
Waverly Middle School
512 students
- This school
Waverly Intermediate School
330 students
- Evelyn Hamlow
Evelyn Hamlow Elementary
325 students
- Eagle Elementa 264
Eagle Elementary School
264 students
What this shows Waverly Intermediate School reports 330 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waverly Intermediate School compares
Waverly Intermediate School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~330 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 339 (2022-23) → 317 (2023-24), down 22.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.