Enrollment
181
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 310000602249
West Point - Beemer Middle School — West Point, NE
Federal NCES profile for West Point - Beemer Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 67/100.
👥 Class size 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 79
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 →
The verdict
West Point - Beemer Middle School earns a B- Resource Investment Index (67/100), with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- B-
- Resource Index · 67/100
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 181
- students enrolled
School address
District: West Point Public Schools · 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)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.8%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Point - Beemer Middle School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
West Point - Beemer Middle School reports 181 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 14% 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 26% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 50.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 64% above the Nebraska average and 2% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 181 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 8.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding West Point Public Schools spends $18,717 per pupil district-wide, below the Nebraska average of $20,313 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 74.3% from local sources (property taxes), 14.0% from the state, and 11.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (B-), calculated from 4 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 Point - Beemer Middle 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▲ 64% | 30.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 181 | top 40% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
12 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 80% of 92,598 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
181 larger than 18% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 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.
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 64% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
— 14% below state mean
Top 34% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$18,717
per pupil, district-wide
— below Nebraska avg of $20,313
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 181 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 181 Top 40% in Nebraska — larger than 60% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 11.7:1 -14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 50.8% +64% vs state
NCES ID 310000602249
Student demographics
White 66.3%
Hispanic or Latino 32.0%
African American 1.1%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 66.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 181:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 8.3%
In-school suspensions 14
Out-of-school suspensions 17
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Point Public Schools, which includes West Point - Beemer Middle School.
$18,717
Per student
-8%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about West Point - Beemer Middle School
How many students attend West Point - Beemer Middle School?
West Point - Beemer Middle School has 181 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in WEST POINT, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Point - Beemer Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Point - Beemer Middle School is 11.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Point - Beemer Middle School?
50.8% of students at West Point - Beemer Middle 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 Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Point - Beemer Middle School is White at 66.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in WEST POINT, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Point - Beemer Middle School?
West Point - Beemer Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (B-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.