- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Omaha, NE
Blumfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Blumfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317590001536
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blumfield Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #60 of 116
- schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 51.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Blumfield Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blumfield Elementary School ranks #60 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Ralston Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317590001536 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Blumfield Elementary School shrank from 354 students in 2022-23 to 324 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 317590001536 · Omaha, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
373 enr · 14.9:1 · 51.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Ralston High School (1,024 students)
Blumfield Elementary School shrank from 354 students in 2022-23 to 324 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Blumfield Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ralston High S
Ralston High School
1,024 students
- Ralston Middle
Ralston Middle School
488 students
- Mockingbird El
Mockingbird Elementary School
473 students
- This school 373
Blumfield Elementary School
373 students
- Meadows Elemen 330
Meadows Elementary School
330 students
- Wildewood Elem 303
Wildewood Elementary School
303 students
What this shows Blumfield Elementary School reports 373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blumfield Elementary School compares
Blumfield 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.7% | ▲ 67% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 70% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$13,228
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.3%
White 30.8%
African American 9.7%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Blumfield Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ralston Public Schools reports $13,228 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blumfield Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ralston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ralston Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mockingbird Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadows Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wildewood Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blumfield Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~373 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blumfield Elementary School
How many students attend Blumfield Elementary School?
Blumfield Elementary School has 373 students enrolled. It is a public school in Omaha, NE. CCD year-over-year: 354 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blumfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blumfield Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blumfield Elementary School?
51.7% of students at Blumfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blumfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Blumfield Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.3% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blumfield Elementary School?
Blumfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Blumfield Elementary School rank among schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Blumfield Elementary School ranks #60 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 Ralston Public Schools?
Besides Blumfield Elementary School, Ralston Public Schools also operates Ralston High School (1,024 students), Ralston Middle School (488 students), and Mockingbird Elementary School (473 students). See the Ralston Public Schools district page for the complete list.