- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Weeping Water, NE
Weeping Water High School
Federal NCES profile for Weeping Water High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317854001705
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weeping Water High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Nebraska schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Weeping Water · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 31.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Weeping Water High School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weeping Water High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Weeping Water, NE.
School address
District: Weeping Water Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317854001705 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Weeping Water High School shrank from 107 students in 2022-23 to 97 in 2023-24 (-9.3%).
Teacher FTE added 9.8 → 11.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 317854001705 · Weeping Water, NE High · SMALL · TRAD
86 enr · 9.6:1 · 31.8% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Weeping Water Elementary School (158 students)
Weeping Water High School shrank from 107 students in 2022-23 to 97 in 2023-24 (-9.3%). Teacher FTE added 9.8 → 11.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Weeping Water High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Weeping Water
Weeping Water Elementary School
158 students
- This school
Weeping Water High School
86 students
- Weeping Water 54
Weeping Water Middle School
54 students
What this shows Weeping Water High School reports 86 students on the CCD universe file.
How Weeping Water High School compares
Weeping Water High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 29% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.8% | ▲ 3% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 86 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
86
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 19% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,252
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.2, Weeping Water High School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Weeping Water Public Schools reports $21,252 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Weeping Water High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weeping Water Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weeping Water Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weeping Water High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 54
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~86 students)
Frequently asked questions about Weeping Water High School
How many students attend Weeping Water High School?
Weeping Water High School has 86 students enrolled. It is a high school in Weeping Water, NE. CCD year-over-year: 107 (2022-23) → 97 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weeping Water High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Weeping Water High School is 9.6:1, which is 29% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Weeping Water High School?
31.8% of students at Weeping Water High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weeping Water High School?
The largest demographic group at Weeping Water High School is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Weeping Water, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weeping Water High School?
Weeping Water High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Weeping Water High School rank among public schools in Weeping Water?
By Resource Investment Index, Weeping Water High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Weeping Water, 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 Weeping Water Public Schools?
Besides Weeping Water High School, Weeping Water Public Schools also operates Weeping Water Elementary School (158 students) and Weeping Water Middle School (54 students). See the Weeping Water Public Schools district page for the complete list.