How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Omaha Public Schools | South Central Nebraska Unified 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Omaha, Nebraska | Fairfield, Nebraska |
| Total Enrollment | 51,754 | 714 |
| Number of Schools | 93 | 8 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.6:1 | 12.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Omaha Public Schools | South Central Nebraska Unified 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,202 | $19,203 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.8% | 10.5% |
| State Revenue | 39.9% | 14.6% |
| Local Revenue | 44.3% | 74.9% |
Omaha Public Schools
Federal State Local
South Central Nebraska Unified 5
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Omaha Public Schools | South Central Nebraska Unified 5 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22.3% | N/A |
| African American | 24.6% | N/A |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37.8% | N/A |
| Asian | 7.6% | N/A |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | N/A |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | N/A |
| Multiracial | 6.8% | N/A |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | 31.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Omaha Public Schools | South Central Nebraska Unified 5 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 115 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 7 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 333.1:1 | 382.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.7% | 19.0% |
School Types
Omaha Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
South Central Nebraska Unified 5
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.