- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wayne, NE
Wayne High School
Federal NCES profile for Wayne High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317852001702
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wayne High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Nebraska schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Wayne · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 21.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Wayne High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Wayne, NE.
School address
District: Wayne Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317852001702 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Wayne High School held near 319 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.7 → 19.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 317852001702 · Wayne, NE High · SMALL · TRAD
323 enr · 17:1 · 21.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayne Elementary School (499 students)
Wayne High School held near 319 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.7 → 19.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Wayne High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wayne Elementa
Wayne Elementary School
499 students
- This school
Wayne High School
323 students
- Wayne Junior H 148
Wayne Junior High School
148 students
- Wayne Early Le 46
Wayne Early Learning Center
46 students
What this shows Wayne High School reports 323 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wayne High School compares
Wayne 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.8% | ▼ 29% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 87% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.6%
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
$12,577
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 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
African American 2.5%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Wayne High School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wayne Community Schools reports $12,577 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wayne High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wayne Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wayne Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wayne High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 46:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~323 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wayne High School
How many students attend Wayne High School?
Wayne High School has 323 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wayne, NE. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 319 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayne High School is 17:1, which is 26% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wayne High School?
21.8% of students at Wayne High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wayne High School?
The largest demographic group at Wayne High School is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in Wayne, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayne High School?
Wayne High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Wayne High School rank among public schools in Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Wayne, 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 Wayne Community Schools?
Besides Wayne High School, Wayne Community Schools also operates Wayne Elementary School (499 students), Wayne Junior High School (148 students), and Wayne Early Learning Center (46 students). See the Wayne Community Schools district page for the complete list.