Enrollment
863
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.9%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aspen Creek Middle School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aspen Creek Middle School
Aspen Creek Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Omaha, Nebraska, enrolling 863 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.3:1 is larger than about 89% of Nebraska schools and 28% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.9% free-meal eligibility runs 78% below the Nebraska average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nebraska, bigger than 95% of state schools at 863 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 38 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #19.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 432 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Gretna Public Schools spends $11,172 per pupil, 37% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Gretna Public Schools also operates Gretna High School (955 students) and Gretna Middle School (784 students) alongside Aspen Creek Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Aspen Creek Middle School compares
Aspen Creek Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,172
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gretna Public Schools, which includes Aspen Creek Middle School.
$11,172
Per student
-37%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.4%
State 30.6%
Federal 8.0%
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.
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
- 955
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~863 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Aspen Creek Middle School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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