Enrollment
373
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.7%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blumfield Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blumfield Elementary School
Blumfield Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Omaha, Nebraska, enrolling 373 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 51.7% of students qualify for free meals, 67% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 373 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 102 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #77, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and White (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 373 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Ralston Public Schools spends $12,318 per pupil, 30% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Ralston Public Schools also operates Ralston High School (1,024 students) and Ralston Middle School (488 students) alongside Blumfield Elementary 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 Blumfield Elementary School compares
Blumfield Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,318
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ralston Public Schools, which includes Blumfield Elementary School.
$12,318
Per student
-30%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.3%
State 28.8%
Federal 9.9%
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 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
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~373 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Blumfield Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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