- Enrollment
- 2,145
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Omaha, NE
Carl a Swanson Elementary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Carl a Swanson Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317866001710
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carl a Swanson Elementary Sch earns 64/100 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.
- #4 of 116
- schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 18.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Carl a Swanson Elementary Sch has class sizes larger than 70% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carl a Swanson Elementary Sch ranks #4 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Westside Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317866001710 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Carl a Swanson Elementary Sch held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.2 → 19.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 317866001710 · Omaha, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
283 enr · 14.9:1 · 18.6% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Westside High School (2,145 students)
Carl a Swanson Elementary Sch held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.2 → 19.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Carl a Swanson Elementary Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westside High
Westside High School
2,145 students
- Westside Middl
Westside Middle School
948 students
- Westbrook Elem 545
Westbrook Elementary School
545 students
- Hillside Eleme 391
Hillside Elementary School
391 students
- Oakdale Elemen 312
Oakdale Elementary School
312 students
- This school 283
Carl a Swanson Elementary Sch
283 students
What this shows Carl a Swanson Elementary Sch reports 283 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carl a Swanson Elementary Sch compares
Carl a Swanson Elementary Sch held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 18.6% | ▼ 40% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 42% | - | - |
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.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,352
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.2%
Two or More 12.7%
Asian 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
African American 3.9%
Largest group: White at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Carl a Swanson Elementary Sch is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westside Community Schools reports $15,352 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carl a Swanson Elementary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westside Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westbrook Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillside Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakdale Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carl a Swanson Elementary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~283 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carl a Swanson Elementary Sch
How many students attend Carl a Swanson Elementary Sch?
Carl a Swanson Elementary Sch has 283 students enrolled. It is a public school in Omaha, NE. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carl a Swanson Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Carl a Swanson Elementary Sch 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 Carl a Swanson Elementary Sch?
18.6% of students at Carl a Swanson Elementary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carl a Swanson Elementary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Carl a Swanson Elementary Sch is White at 62.2% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carl a Swanson Elementary Sch?
Carl a Swanson Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carl a Swanson Elementary Sch rank among schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Carl a Swanson Elementary Sch ranks #4 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 Westside Community Schools?
Besides Carl a Swanson Elementary Sch, Westside Community Schools also operates Westside High School (2,145 students), Westside Middle School (948 students), and Westbrook Elementary School (545 students). See the Westside Community Schools district page for the complete list.