- Enrollment
- 2,587
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Omaha, NE
Benson West Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Benson West Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317482001355
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benson West Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #51 of 116
- schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 268
- students enrolled
Benson West Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benson West Elementary School ranks #51 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Omaha Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317482001355 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Benson West Elementary School shrank from 366 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (-16.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 20.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 317482001355 · Omaha, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
268 enr · 10.3:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (2,587 students)
Benson West Elementary School shrank from 366 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (-16.1%). Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 20.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Benson West 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 268
Benson West Elementary School
268 students
What this shows Benson West Elementary School reports 268 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benson West Elementary School compares
Benson West 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 24% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 25% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.1%
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 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 32.1%
White 24.6%
Asian 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 11.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Largest group: African American at 32.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.9, Benson West 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 Benson West 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 Benson West 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 (~268 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benson West Elementary School
How many students attend Benson West Elementary School?
Benson West Elementary School has 268 students enrolled. It is a public school in Omaha, NE. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), down 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benson West Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benson West Elementary School is 10.3:1, which is 24% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 34% 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 Benson West Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Benson West Elementary School is African American at 32.1% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benson West Elementary School?
Benson West Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Benson West Elementary School rank among schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Benson West Elementary School ranks #51 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 Benson West 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.