- Enrollment
- 2,587
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Omaha, NE
Catlin Magnet Center
Federal NCES profile for Catlin Magnet Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317482001362
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Catlin Magnet Center earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #8 of 116
- schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 110
- students enrolled
Catlin Magnet Center has class sizes smaller than 70% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Catlin Magnet Center ranks #8 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Omaha Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317482001362 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Catlin Magnet Center shrank from 130 students in 2022-23 to 117 in 2023-24 (-10.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.3 → 9.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 317482001362 · Omaha, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
110 enr · 11:1 · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (2,587 students)
Catlin Magnet Center shrank from 130 students in 2022-23 to 117 in 2023-24 (-10.0%). Teacher FTE lost 10.3 → 9.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Catlin Magnet Center 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 110
Catlin Magnet Center
110 students
What this shows Catlin Magnet Center reports 110 students on the CCD universe file.
How Catlin Magnet Center compares
Catlin Magnet Center 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 19% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 110 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
110
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 30% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.0%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.9%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
Two or More 10.9%
African American 10.0%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Catlin Magnet Center is more 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 Catlin Magnet Center 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burke High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westview High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Catlin Magnet Center'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 (~110 students)
Frequently asked questions about Catlin Magnet Center
How many students attend Catlin Magnet Center?
Catlin Magnet Center has 110 students enrolled. It is a public school in Omaha, NE. CCD year-over-year: 130 (2022-23) → 117 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Catlin Magnet Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Catlin Magnet Center is 11:1, which is 19% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Catlin Magnet Center?
The largest demographic group at Catlin Magnet Center is White at 50.9% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Catlin Magnet Center?
Catlin Magnet Center has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Catlin Magnet Center rank among schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Catlin Magnet Center ranks #8 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 Catlin Magnet Center, 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.