- Enrollment
- 2,587
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Omaha, NE
Belle Ryan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Belle Ryan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317482001352
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belle Ryan Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #67 of 116
- schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 278
- students enrolled
Belle Ryan Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Ryan Elementary School ranks #67 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Omaha Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317482001352 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Belle Ryan Elementary School shrank from 305 students in 2022-23 to 288 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 22.1 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 317482001352 · Omaha, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 12.6:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (2,587 students)
Belle Ryan Elementary School shrank from 305 students in 2022-23 to 288 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE held 22.1 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Belle Ryan Elementary 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 278
Belle Ryan Elementary School
278 students
What this shows Belle Ryan Elementary School reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belle Ryan Elementary School compares
Belle Ryan Elementary 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 46% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.0%
White 31.7%
African American 17.6%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.8, Belle Ryan Elementary 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 Belle Ryan Elementary 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 Belle Ryan Elementary 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 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 (~278 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belle Ryan Elementary School
How many students attend Belle Ryan Elementary School?
Belle Ryan Elementary School has 278 students enrolled. It is a public school in Omaha, NE. CCD year-over-year: 305 (2022-23) → 288 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belle Ryan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belle Ryan Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belle Ryan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Belle Ryan Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 36.0% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belle Ryan Elementary School?
Belle Ryan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Belle Ryan Elementary School rank among schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Ryan Elementary School ranks #67 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 Omaha Public Schools?
Besides Belle Ryan Elementary 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.