At a glance
Reported students
488
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Nebraska middle enrollment
61st percentile
Compared with 147 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
351.5
Ralston Middle School: 488 reported students.
State peer staffing position
33rd percentile
12.1:1 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
- 481
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36.12
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.3:1
What the reported data says about Ralston Middle School
Ralston Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Ralston. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Ralston Public Schools. NCES reports 488 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 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.1:1, below 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 Hispanic or Latino (45.3%) and White (39.1%). English learners represent 8.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.7%. 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 Ralston Middle School
- 1How do the reported 12.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.25 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.13
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.13
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White39.1%
- Hispanic45.3%
- Black6.6%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial8%
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 Ralston Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mockingbird Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
473 reported students
Blumfield Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
373 reported students
Meadows Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
330 reported students
Wildewood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
303 reported students
Seymour Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
286 reported students
Karen Western Elementary Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–06
214 reported students
Public schools near Ralston 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Middle School Middle · Westside Community Schools | 07–08 | 948 | 1.9 mi |
| La Vista Middle School Middle · Papillion La Vista Community Schools | 07–08 | 719 | 2.2 mi |
| Bluestem Middle School Middle · Omaha Public Schools | 06–08 | 894 | 3.3 mi |
| Norris Middle School Middle · Omaha Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,140 | 3.6 mi |
| Millard Central Middle School Middle · Millard Public Schools | 06–08 | 811 | 3.8 mi |
| Beveridge Middle School Middle · Omaha Public Schools | 06–08 | 740 | 3.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ralston Middle School
What grades does Ralston Middle School serve?
Ralston Middle School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Ralston Public Schools.
How many students attend Ralston Middle School?
Ralston Middle School reported 488 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 61st percentile among 147 Nebraska middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 481 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ralston Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 12.1:1, based on 488 students and 40.25 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 Ralston Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ralston Middle School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Ralston Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ralston Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
55.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Ralston Middle School in?
Ralston Middle School is part of Ralston Public Schools, based in Ralston, NE, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ralston Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Westside Middle School (1.9 mi), La Vista Middle School (2.2 mi), Bluestem Middle School (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.