PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

PAPILLION, Nebraska — 22 schools

12,031
Total Enrollment
22
Schools
$13,821
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS operates 22 public schools serving 12,031 students, placing it in the mid-size range in Nebraska. The school portfolio breaks down into 17 other, 3 middle, 2 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 12,069 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Sarpy County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,821 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 60.2% local, 32.0% state, and 7.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $75,485 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 29/100, ranked #175 of 200 in Nebraska against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 22 schools offering Advanced Placement (35 AP courses district-wide), a 384.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 17.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 69.0% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.8% African American across the district's schools.

Papillion La Vista South Hs accounts for 16.9% of all PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS school enrollment varies 31× across entities

PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS school enrollment ranges from 66 students (lowest) to 2,038 students (highest), a spread of 1,972 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS student-counselor ratio is 384:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS chronic absenteeism rate is 17.5% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS is typically wider than the PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

7.8%
Federal
32.0%
State
60.2%
Local

Funding Equity

29
Equity Score
175 / 200
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Sarpy County county, where this district is located.

$1,090
Studio/mo
$1,148
1 BR/mo
$1,368
2 BR/mo
$1,813
3 BR/mo
$2,046
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$75,485
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 22 schools in PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS.

White 69.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
African American 4.8%
Asian 2.5%
Multiracial 7.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

2 / 22
Schools with AP
35 AP courses total
384.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS?

PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS has 22 schools, including 2 high, 3 middle, 17 other. Total enrollment is 12,031 students.

How much does PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS spend per student?

PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS spends $13,821 per student. The district has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #175 in Nebraska.

What is the average teacher salary in PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS?

The average teacher salary in PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS is $75,485 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Sarpy County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS?

PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS students are 69.0% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.8% African American, 2.5% Asian, averaged across 22 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS?

PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #175 out of 200 districts in Nebraska. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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