- Enrollment
- 2,587
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Omaha, NE
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 317482001431
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 952
- students enrolled
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Omaha Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317482001431 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-211 students YoY
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School shrank from 1,124 students in 2022-23 to 913 in 2023-24 (-18.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 65.2 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-211 students YoY 317482001431 · Omaha, NE Elementary · MID · TRAD
952 enr · 14.6:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (2,587 students)
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School shrank from 1,124 students in 2022-23 to 913 in 2023-24 (-18.8%). Teacher FTE lost 65.2 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
2,587 students
- South High Sch
South High School
2,412 students
- North High Sch
North High School
1,754 students
- Burke High Sch
Burke High School
1,693 students
- Westview High
Westview High School
1,573 students
- This school 952
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School
952 students
What this shows Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School reports 952 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School compares
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 952 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
952
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 66% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,585
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
178
in-school suspensions + 155 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 47.0%
African American 23.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Omaha Public Schools reports $16,585 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burke High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westview High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,412
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,754
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,573
- Students per teacher
- 43.7:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~952 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School
How many students attend Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School?
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School has 952 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Omaha, NE. CCD year-over-year: 1,124 (2022-23) → 913 (2023-24), down 211.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School is 14.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School is White at 47.0% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School?
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School rank among elementary schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Omaha on the city page.
What other schools are in Omaha Public Schools?
Besides Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School, Omaha Public Schools also operates Central High School (2,587 students), South High School (2,412 students), and North High School (1,754 students). See the Omaha Public Schools district page for the complete list.