Enrollment
22
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 310019002448
West Hastings High School — Hastings, NE
Federal NCES profile for West Hastings High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 89/100.
👥 Class size 89
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: West Hastings School · Nebraska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
2.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Hastings High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
West Hastings High School reports 22 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 5.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 2.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 79% below the Nebraska state mean of 13.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 82% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 89/100 (A), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Hastings High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nebraska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 2.8:1 | ▼ 79% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 22 | top 3% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
2.8:1
students per teacher
— 79% below state mean
Top 0% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Overview
Enrollment 22 Top 3% in Nebraska — larger than 97% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Students per teacher 2.8:1 -79% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 310019002448
Student demographics
African American 31.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 22.7%
White 18.2%
Largest group: African American at 31.8% of enrollment.
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Frequently asked questions about West Hastings High School
How many students attend West Hastings High School?
West Hastings High School has 22 students enrolled. It is a high school in HASTINGS, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Hastings High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Hastings High School is 2.8:1, which is 79% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 82% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Hastings High School?
The largest demographic group at West Hastings High School is African American at 31.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in HASTINGS, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Hastings High School?
West Hastings High School has a Resource Investment Index of 89/100 (A) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.