Enrollment
193
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Wilber, NE
Wilber-Clatonia High School
Federal NCES profile for Wilber-Clatonia High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317872001729
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilber-Clatonia High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Nebraska schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Wilber · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilber-Clatonia High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilber-Clatonia High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wilber, NE.
School address
District: Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317872001729 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.9%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wilber-Clatonia High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wilber-Clatonia High School
Wilber-Clatonia High School is a mid-sized high school in Wilber, Nebraska, enrolling 193 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 193 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 184 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #82.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 35/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 97 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools spends $13,215 per pupil, 25% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools also operates Elementary School at Wilber (254 students) and Wilber-Clatonia Middle School (154 students) alongside Wilber-Clatonia 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 Wilber-Clatonia High School compares
Wilber-Clatonia 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 29% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 193 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
193
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.2%
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
$13,215
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 97 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 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 79.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.6, Wilber-Clatonia High School is about as mixed as the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools, which includes Wilber-Clatonia High School.
$13,215
Per student
-25%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.6%
State 22.3%
Federal 8.2%
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 Wilber-Clatonia High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School at Wilber | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilber-Clatonia Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilber-Clatonia High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~193 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Wilber-Clatonia High School
How many students attend Wilber-Clatonia High School?
Wilber-Clatonia High School has 193 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wilber, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilber-Clatonia High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilber-Clatonia High School is 16.1:1, which is 19% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilber-Clatonia High School?
21.9% of students at Wilber-Clatonia High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilber-Clatonia High School?
The largest demographic group at Wilber-Clatonia High School is White at 79.8% of enrollment, in Wilber, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilber-Clatonia High School?
Wilber-Clatonia High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Wilber-Clatonia High School rank among public schools in Wilber?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilber-Clatonia High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wilber, 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 Wilber on the city page.
Is Wilber-Clatonia High School a good school?
Wilber-Clatonia High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools?
Besides Wilber-Clatonia High School, Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools also operates Elementary School at Wilber (254 students) and Wilber-Clatonia Middle School (154 students). See the Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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