Enrollment
225
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · West Point, NE
West Point-Beemer High School
Federal NCES profile for West Point-Beemer High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 310000601707
👥 S:T ratio 59
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Point-Beemer High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Nebraska schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in West Point · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
West Point-Beemer High School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Point-Beemer High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in West Point, NE.
School address
District: West Point Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310000601707 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.9%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Point-Beemer High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Point-Beemer High School
West Point-Beemer High School is a mid-sized high school in West Point, Nebraska, enrolling 225 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 38.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 225 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 172 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #49.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (46%) (diversity index 52/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 225 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 51 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 225 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
West Point Public Schools also operates West Point Elementary School (334 students) and West Point - Beemer Middle School (181 students) alongside West Point-Beemer 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 West Point-Beemer High School compares
West Point-Beemer 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 24% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▲ 26% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 225 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
225
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 24% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,611
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.7 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 52.4%
Hispanic or Latino 45.8%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, West Point-Beemer High School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Point Public Schools, which includes West Point-Beemer High School.
$16,611
Per student
-6%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.3%
State 14.0%
Federal 11.8%
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 West Point-Beemer High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Point Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Point - Beemer Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Point-Beemer High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar high 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 (~225 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about West Point-Beemer High School
How many students attend West Point-Beemer High School?
West Point-Beemer High School has 225 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Point, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Point-Beemer High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Point-Beemer High School is 10.2:1, which is 24% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 35% 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 West Point-Beemer High School?
38.9% of students at West Point-Beemer High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Point-Beemer High School?
The largest demographic group at West Point-Beemer High School is White at 52.4% of enrollment, in West Point, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Point-Beemer High School?
West Point-Beemer High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Point-Beemer High School rank among public schools in West Point?
By Resource Investment Index, West Point-Beemer High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in West Point, 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 West Point on the city page.
Is West Point-Beemer High School a good school?
West Point-Beemer High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Nebraska schools. 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 West Point Public Schools?
Besides West Point-Beemer High School, West Point Public Schools also operates West Point Elementary School (334 students) and West Point - Beemer Middle School (181 students). See the West Point Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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