Enrollment
283
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 317866001710
Carl a Swanson Elementary Sch — Omaha, NE
Federal NCES profile for Carl a Swanson Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 63/100.
👥 Class size 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 82
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Westside Community Schools · Nebraska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.6%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carl a Swanson Elementary Sch compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Carl a Swanson Elementary Sch reports 283 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% above the Nebraska state mean of 13.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 4% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 18.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 40% below the Nebraska average and 64% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 7.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Westside Community Schools spends $15,826 per pupil district-wide, below the Nebraska average of $20,313 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 61.5% from local sources (property taxes), 29.6% from the state, and 8.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (C+), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Carl a Swanson Elementary Sch compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nebraska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.6% | ▼ 40% | 30.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 58% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
15.3:1
students per teacher
— 13% above state mean
Top 74% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$15,826
per pupil, district-wide
— below Nebraska avg of $20,313
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.
Overview
Enrollment 283 Top 58% in Nebraska — larger than 42% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 15.3:1 +13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 18.6% -40% vs state
NCES ID 317866001710
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 7.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westside Community Schools, which includes Carl a Swanson Elementary Sch.
$15,826
Per student
-22%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 61.5%
State 29.6%
Federal 8.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,145
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
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Montclair Elementary School
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 other school in OMAHA, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carl a Swanson Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Carl a Swanson Elementary Sch is 15.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in OMAHA, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carl a Swanson Elementary Sch?
Carl a Swanson Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (C+) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.