- Enrollment
- 2,587
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Omaha, NE
Castelar Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Castelar Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317482000662
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Castelar Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Nebraska schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #84 of 116
- schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 574
- students enrolled
Castelar Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Castelar Elementary School ranks #84 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Omaha Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317482000662 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Castelar Elementary School held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 33.1 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 317482000662 · Omaha, NE Other · MID · TRAD
574 enr · 17.4:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (2,587 students)
Castelar Elementary School held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 33.1 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Castelar 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 574
Castelar Elementary School
574 students
What this shows Castelar Elementary School reports 574 students on the CCD universe file.
How Castelar Elementary School compares
Castelar Elementary School 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 29% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 574 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
574
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 89% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.1%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.9%
White 2.4%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.9, Castelar Elementary School is less 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 Castelar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burke High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westview High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Castelar 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 (~574 students)
Frequently asked questions about Castelar Elementary School
How many students attend Castelar Elementary School?
Castelar Elementary School has 574 students enrolled. It is a public school in Omaha, NE. CCD year-over-year: 519 (2022-23) → 525 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Castelar Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Castelar Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 29% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Castelar Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Castelar Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 94.9% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Castelar Elementary School?
Castelar Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Castelar Elementary School rank among schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Castelar Elementary School ranks #84 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 Castelar 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.