Enrollment
952
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 317482001431
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School — Omaha, NE
Federal NCES profile for Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 19
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Omaha Public Schools · Nebraska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School reports 952 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 65.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 27% above the Nebraska state mean of 13.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 238 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Omaha Public Schools spends $17,584 per pupil district-wide, below the Nebraska average of $20,313 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 44.3% from local sources (property taxes), 39.9% from the state, and 15.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nebraska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 952 | top 96% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
— 27% above state mean
Top 90% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,584
per pupil, district-wide
— below Nebraska avg of $20,313
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.
Overview
Enrollment 952 Top 96% in Nebraska — larger than 4% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 65.0
Students per teacher 17.3:1 +27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 317482001431
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 238:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.5%
In-school suspensions 178
Out-of-school suspensions 155
Expulsions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Omaha Public Schools, which includes Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School.
$17,584
Per student
-13%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 44.3%
State 39.9%
Federal 15.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,587
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Enrollment
- 2,412
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,754
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,573
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 a elementary school in OMAHA, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School is 17.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in OMAHA, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School?
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.