Enrollment
181
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Point, NE
West Point - Beemer Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Point - Beemer Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 310000602249
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Point - Beemer Middle School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in West Point · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
West Point - Beemer Middle School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Point - Beemer Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in West Point, NE.
School address
District: West Point Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310000602249 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-16% 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
What stands out at West Point - Beemer Middle School
West Point - Beemer Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in West Point, Nebraska, enrolling 181 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 50.8% of students qualify for free meals, 64% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 181 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 81 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 181 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
West Point Public Schools also operates West Point Elementary School (334 students) and West Point-Beemer High School (225 students) alongside West Point - Beemer Middle 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 Middle School compares
West Point - Beemer Middle 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▲ 64% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 181 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
181
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 32% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 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
- 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 66.3%
Hispanic or Latino 32.0%
African American 1.1%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, West Point - Beemer Middle School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Point Public Schools, which includes West Point - Beemer Middle 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 Middle 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 High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Point - Beemer Middle 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
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary 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 (~181 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
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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 an 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 11.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 28% 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 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% of enrollment, 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 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Middle School rank among public schools in West Point?
By Resource Investment Index, West Point - Beemer Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School a good school?
West Point - Beemer Middle School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. 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 Middle School, West Point Public Schools also operates West Point Elementary School (334 students) and West Point-Beemer High School (225 students). See the West Point Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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