- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wood River, NE
Wood River Rural High School
Federal NCES profile for Wood River Rural High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317894001744
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wood River Rural High School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Nebraska schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Wood River · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.5:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wood River Rural High School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wood River Rural High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wood River, NE.
School address
District: Wood River Rural Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317894001744 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Wood River Rural High School held near 161 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.4 → 16.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 317894001744 · Wood River, NE High · SMALL · TRAD
145 enr · 8.5:1 · 42.2% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Wood River Elementary School (224 students)
Wood River Rural High School held near 161 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.4 → 16.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Wood River Rural High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wood River Ele
Wood River Elementary School
224 students
- This school
Wood River Rural High School
145 students
- Wood River Rur
Wood River Rural Middle School
98 students
What this shows Wood River Rural High School reports 145 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wood River Rural High School compares
Wood River Rural High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.5:1 | ▼ 37% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▲ 37% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 145 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
145
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 13% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,212
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 109 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: White at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, Wood River Rural High School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wood River Rural Schools reports $19,212 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wood River Rural High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood River Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wood River Rural Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wood River Rural High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~145 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wood River Rural High School
How many students attend Wood River Rural High School?
Wood River Rural High School has 145 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wood River, NE. CCD year-over-year: 154 (2022-23) → 161 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wood River Rural High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wood River Rural High School is 8.5:1, which is 37% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 46% 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 Wood River Rural High School?
42.2% of students at Wood River Rural High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wood River Rural High School?
The largest demographic group at Wood River Rural High School is White at 76.6% of enrollment, in Wood River, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wood River Rural High School?
Wood River Rural High School has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wood River Rural High School rank among public schools in Wood River?
By Resource Investment Index, Wood River Rural High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wood River, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wood River Rural Schools?
Besides Wood River Rural High School, Wood River Rural Schools also operates Wood River Elementary School (224 students) and Wood River Rural Middle School (98 students). See the Wood River Rural Schools district page for the complete list.