- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Wayne Junior High School held near 161 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.1 → 10.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 317852001701 · Wayne, NE Middle · SMALL · TRAD
148 enr · 14.8:1 · 27.2% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayne Elementary School (499 students)
Wayne Junior High School held near 161 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.1 → 10.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Wayne Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wayne Elementa
Wayne Elementary School
499 students
- Wayne High Sch
Wayne High School
323 students
- This school 148
Wayne Junior High School
148 students
- Wayne Early Le 46
Wayne Early Learning Center
46 students
What this shows Wayne Junior High School reports 148 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wayne Junior High School compares
Wayne Junior 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,577
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 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.
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
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 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
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 46:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~148 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 158 (2022-23) → 161 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.