At a glance
Reported students
843
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
65.85
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Nebraska middle enrollment
90th percentile
Compared with 147 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
446
Park Middle School: 843 reported students.
State peer staffing position
42nd percentile
12.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 825
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66.95
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.3:1
What the reported data says about Park Middle School
Park Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Lincoln. It is one of 78 current school records connected to Lincoln Public Schools. NCES reports 843 students for 2024–25.
Among 147 middle schools in Nebraska with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 305 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, close to the Nebraska median of 13.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (38.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (29.4%). English learners represent 6.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Park Middle School
- 1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 65.85 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White38.9%
- Hispanic29.4%
- Black13.9%
- Asian8.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lincoln Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Goodrich Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
849 reported students
Moore Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
849 reported students
Lux Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
803 reported students
Irving Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
795 reported students
Pound Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
731 reported students
Mickle Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
705 reported students
Public schools near Park Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irving Middle School Middle · Lincoln Public Schools | 06–08 | 795 | 1.8 mi |
| Nuernberger Education Center Middle · Lincoln Public Schools | 06–08 | 0 | 2.6 mi |
| Middle School Student Support Program Middle · Lincoln Public Schools | 06–08 | 0 | 2.6 mi |
| Lefler Middle School Middle · Lincoln Public Schools | 06–08 | 584 | 3.1 mi |
| Culler Middle School Middle · Lincoln Public Schools | 06–08 | 677 | 3.4 mi |
| Goodrich Middle School Middle · Lincoln Public Schools | 06–08 | 849 | 3.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Park Middle School
What grades does Park Middle School serve?
Park Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Lincoln Public Schools.
How many students attend Park Middle School?
Park Middle School reported 843 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 90th percentile among 147 Nebraska middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 825 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Park Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 12.8:1, based on 843 students and 65.85 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Nebraska median for the same school level is 13.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Park Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Park Middle School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Lincoln Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Park Middle School in?
Park Middle School is part of Lincoln Public Schools, based in Lincoln, NE, which operates 78 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Park Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Irving Middle School (1.8 mi), Nuernberger Education Center (2.6 mi), Middle School Student Support Program (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.