- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · York, NE
York Middle School
Federal NCES profile for York Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 317905001919
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
York Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Nebraska schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in York · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
York Middle School has class sizes larger than 74% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, York Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in York, NE.
School address
District: York Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317905001919 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
York Middle School shrank from 315 students in 2022-23 to 292 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE held 20.7 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 317905001919 · York, NE Middle · SMALL · TRAD
307 enr · 15.3:1 · 34.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: York Elementary School (615 students)
York Middle School shrank from 315 students in 2022-23 to 292 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE held 20.7 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
York Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- York Elementar
York Elementary School
615 students
- York High Scho
York High School
498 students
- This school
York Middle School
307 students
- Preschool Lear 178
Preschool Learning Academy
178 students
What this shows York Middle School reports 307 students on the CCD universe file.
How York Middle School compares
York Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▲ 13% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,484
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, York Middle School is about as mixed as the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for York Public Schools reports $12,484 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How York Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| York High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Preschool Learning Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to York Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 59.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~307 students)
Frequently asked questions about York Middle School
How many students attend York Middle School?
York Middle School has 307 students enrolled. It is a middle school in York, NE. CCD year-over-year: 315 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at York Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at York Middle School is 15.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at York Middle School?
34.9% of students at York Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of York Middle School?
The largest demographic group at York Middle School is White at 77.9% of enrollment, in York, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for York Middle School?
York Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 York Middle School rank among public schools in York?
By Resource Investment Index, York Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in York, 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 York Public Schools?
Besides York Middle School, York Public Schools also operates York Elementary School (615 students), York High School (498 students), and Preschool Learning Academy (178 students). See the York Public Schools district page for the complete list.