Enrollment
512
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waverly, NE
Waverly Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Waverly Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 310002101853
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waverly Middle School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Waverly · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 14.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Waverly Middle School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waverly Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Waverly, NE.
School address
District: Waverly School District 145 · Nebraska
NCES ID 310002101853 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.3%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waverly Middle School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waverly Middle School
Waverly Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Waverly, Nebraska, enrolling 512 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.3% free-meal eligibility runs 54% below the Nebraska average.
Enrollment of 512 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 135 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #11, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 256 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Waverly School District 145 spends $12,368 per pupil, 30% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Waverly School District 145 also operates Waverly High School (679 students) and Waverly Intermediate School (330 students) alongside Waverly Middle 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 Middle School compares
Waverly Middle 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.3% | ▼ 54% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 62% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 80.1%
White 18.8%
Two or More 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, Waverly Middle School is less mixed than 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 Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waverly Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evelyn Hamlow Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waverly Middle 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
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~512 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Waverly Middle School
How many students attend Waverly Middle School?
Waverly Middle School has 512 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waverly, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waverly Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waverly Middle School is 14.2:1, which is 5% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waverly Middle School?
14.3% of students at Waverly Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waverly Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Waverly Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 80.1% of enrollment, in Waverly, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waverly Middle School?
Waverly Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Waverly?
By Resource Investment Index, Waverly Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School a good school?
Waverly Middle School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. 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 Middle School, Waverly School District 145 also operates Waverly High School (679 students), Waverly Intermediate School (330 students), and Evelyn Hamlow Elementary (325 students). See the Waverly School District 145 district page for the complete list.
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