- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Waverly Middle School held near 514 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.6 → 36.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 310002101853 · Waverly, NE Middle · MID · TRAD
512 enr · 14.2:1 · 14.3% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Waverly High School (679 students)
Waverly Middle School held near 514 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.6 → 36.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Waverly Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waverly High S
Waverly High School
679 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 512 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waverly Middle School compares
Waverly Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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 middle 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 (~512 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 532 (2022-23) → 514 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.