- Enrollment
- 955
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Omaha, NE
Aspen Creek Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Aspen Creek Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 317122002362
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aspen Creek Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska.
- #4 of 21
- middle schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 6.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Aspen Creek Middle School has class sizes larger than 89% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aspen Creek Middle School ranks #4 of 21 middle schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Gretna Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317122002362 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Aspen Creek Middle School held near 782 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.7 → 53.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 317122002362 · Omaha, NE Middle · MID · TRAD
863 enr · 17.3:1 · 6.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Gretna High School (955 students)
Aspen Creek Middle School held near 782 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.7 → 53.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Aspen Creek Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gretna High Sc
Gretna High School
955 students
- This school
Aspen Creek Middle School
863 students
- Gretna Middle
Gretna Middle School
784 students
- Squire John Th
Squire John Thomas Elementary
499 students
- Harvest Hills
Harvest Hills Elementary School
489 students
- Whitetail Cree
Whitetail Creek Elementary
481 students
What this shows Aspen Creek Middle School reports 863 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aspen Creek Middle School compares
Aspen Creek Middle 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 28% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.9% | ▼ 78% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 863 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
863
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 89% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,616
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 432 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 2.5%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.4, Aspen Creek Middle School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gretna Public Schools reports $11,616 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aspen Creek Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gretna High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gretna Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Squire John Thomas Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harvest Hills Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitetail Creek Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aspen Creek Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~863 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aspen Creek Middle School
How many students attend Aspen Creek Middle School?
Aspen Creek Middle School has 863 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Omaha, NE. CCD year-over-year: 777 (2022-23) → 782 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspen Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aspen Creek Middle School is 17.3:1, which is 28% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aspen Creek Middle School?
6.9% of students at Aspen Creek Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aspen Creek Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Aspen Creek Middle School is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aspen Creek Middle School?
Aspen Creek Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Aspen Creek Middle School rank among middle schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Aspen Creek Middle School ranks #4 of 21 middle 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 middle schools in Omaha on the city page.
What other schools are in Gretna Public Schools?
Besides Aspen Creek Middle School, Gretna Public Schools also operates Gretna High School (955 students), Gretna Middle School (784 students), and Squire John Thomas Elementary (499 students). See the Gretna Public Schools district page for the complete list.