- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Omaha, NE
Ackerman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ackerman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317374001834
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ackerman Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Nebraska schools.
- #55 of 116
- schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 16.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ackerman Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ackerman Elementary School ranks #55 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Millard Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317374001834 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Ackerman Elementary School held near 487 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 317374001834 · Omaha, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 16.8:1 · 16.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Millard North High School (2,572 students)
Ackerman Elementary School held near 487 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Ackerman Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Millard North
Millard North High School
2,572 students
- Millard South
Millard South High School
2,526 students
- Millard West H
Millard West High School
2,344 students
- Beadle Middle 1,011
Beadle Middle School
1,011 students
- Kiewit Middle 967
Kiewit Middle School
967 students
- This school 453
Ackerman Elementary School
453 students
What this shows Ackerman Elementary School reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ackerman Elementary School compares
Ackerman Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.8% | ▼ 46% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 86% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,579
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 4.2%
African American 3.8%
Largest group: White at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, Ackerman Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Millard Public Schools reports $11,579 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ackerman Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millard North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millard South High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millard West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beadle Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kiewit Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ackerman Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,526
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,344
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide other 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 (~453 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ackerman Elementary School
How many students attend Ackerman Elementary School?
Ackerman Elementary School has 453 students enrolled. It is a public school in Omaha, NE. CCD year-over-year: 483 (2022-23) → 487 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ackerman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ackerman Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 24% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ackerman Elementary School?
16.8% of students at Ackerman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ackerman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ackerman Elementary School is White at 74.0% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ackerman Elementary School?
Ackerman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Ackerman Elementary School rank among schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Ackerman Elementary School ranks #55 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Omaha on the city page.
What other schools are in Millard Public Schools?
Besides Ackerman Elementary School, Millard Public Schools also operates Millard North High School (2,572 students), Millard South High School (2,526 students), and Millard West High School (2,344 students). See the Millard Public Schools district page for the complete list.