Enrollment
148
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wayne, NE
Wayne Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Wayne Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 317852001701
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wayne Junior High School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Wayne · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 27.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wayne Junior High School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne Junior High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Wayne, NE.
School address
District: Wayne Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317852001701 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.2%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wayne Junior High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wayne Junior High School
Wayne Junior High School is a mid-sized middle school in Wayne, Nebraska, enrolling 148 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 27.2% lands close to the Nebraska typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 148 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 194 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #62.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 148 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Wayne Community Schools spends $12,196 per pupil, 31% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 33 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 148 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Wayne Community Schools also operates Wayne Elementary School (499 students) and Wayne High School (323 students) alongside Wayne Junior High 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 Wayne Junior High School compares
Wayne Junior High 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.2% | ▼ 12% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 148 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
148
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 68% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.8%
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
$12,196
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 148 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 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
White 77.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: White at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.3, Wayne Junior High School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wayne Community Schools, which includes Wayne Junior High School.
$12,196
Per student
-31%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.3%
State 14.3%
Federal 8.5%
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 Wayne Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayne Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wayne Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 46:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~148 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wayne Junior High School
How many students attend Wayne Junior High School?
Wayne Junior High School has 148 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wayne, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayne Junior High School is 14.8:1, which is 10% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wayne Junior High School?
27.2% of students at Wayne Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wayne Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Wayne Junior High School is White at 77.0% of enrollment, in Wayne, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayne Junior High School?
Wayne Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Wayne Junior High School rank among public schools in Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne Junior High School ranks #1 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. See all public schools in Wayne on the city page.
Is Wayne Junior High School a good school?
Wayne Junior High School earns 62/100 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 Wayne Community Schools?
Besides Wayne Junior High School, Wayne Community Schools also operates Wayne Elementary School (499 students), Wayne High School (323 students), and Wayne Early Learning Center (46 students). See the Wayne Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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