- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Weeping Water, NE
Weeping Water Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Weeping Water Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 317854002318
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weeping Water Middle School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Nebraska schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Weeping Water · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.7:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 28.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Weeping Water Middle School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weeping Water Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Weeping Water, NE.
School address
District: Weeping Water Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317854002318 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Weeping Water Middle School shrank from 60 students in 2022-23 to 47 in 2023-24 (-21.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.3 → 5.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 317854002318 · Weeping Water, NE Middle · SMALL · TRAD
54 enr · 7.7:1 · 28.3% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Weeping Water Elementary School (158 students)
Weeping Water Middle School shrank from 60 students in 2022-23 to 47 in 2023-24 (-21.7%). Teacher FTE lost 7.3 → 5.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Weeping Water Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Weeping Water
Weeping Water Elementary School
158 students
- Weeping Water
Weeping Water High School
86 students
- This school 54
Weeping Water Middle School
54 students
What this shows Weeping Water Middle School reports 54 students on the CCD universe file.
How Weeping Water Middle School compares
Weeping Water Middle 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 | 7.7:1 | ▼ 43% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.3% | ▼ 8% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 54 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.7:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
54
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
7.7:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 9% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.2%
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 88.9%
African American 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 3.7%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.6, Weeping Water Middle School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
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 Middle 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 High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weeping Water Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~54 students)
Frequently asked questions about Weeping Water Middle School
How many students attend Weeping Water Middle School?
Weeping Water Middle School has 54 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Weeping Water, NE. CCD year-over-year: 60 (2022-23) → 47 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weeping Water Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Weeping Water Middle School is 7.7:1, which is 43% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 51% 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 Middle School?
28.3% of students at Weeping Water Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weeping Water Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Weeping Water Middle School is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Weeping Water, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weeping Water Middle School?
Weeping Water Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Weeping Water?
By Resource Investment Index, Weeping Water Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School, Weeping Water Public Schools also operates Weeping Water Elementary School (158 students) and Weeping Water High School (86 students). See the Weeping Water Public Schools district page for the complete list.