Enrollment
154
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 317482002007
Early Childhood Center at Educare - Kellom — Omaha, NE
Federal NCES profile for Early Childhood Center at Educare - Kellom, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
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: Omaha Public 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)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Early Childhood Center at Educare - Kellom 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
Early Childhood Center at Educare - Kellom reports 154 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 12.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% below the Nebraska state mean of 13.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 21% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Omaha Public Schools spends $17,584 per pupil district-wide, below the Nebraska average of $20,313 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 44.3% from local sources (property taxes), 39.9% from the state, and 15.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 2 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 Early Childhood Center at Educare - Kellom 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 154 | top 35% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
— 8% below state mean
Top 43% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$17,584
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 154 Top 35% in Nebraska — larger than 65% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Students per teacher 12.5:1 -8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 317482002007
Student demographics
African American 63.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.0%
White 5.8%
Two or More 5.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 63.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Omaha Public Schools, which includes Early Childhood Center at Educare - Kellom.
$17,584
Per student
-13%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 44.3%
State 39.9%
Federal 15.8%
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
- 2,587
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Enrollment
- 2,412
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,754
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,573
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
Similar other schools in Omaha
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Gateway Elementary School
Standard public school
792 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
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Standard public school
711 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Ashland Park/Robbins Elementary School
Standard public school
708 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Prairie Wind Elementary School
Standard public school
644 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Liberty Elementary School
Standard public school
643 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Montclair Elementary School
Standard public school
641 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Center at Educare - Kellom
How many students attend Early Childhood Center at Educare - Kellom?
Early Childhood Center at Educare - Kellom has 154 students enrolled. It is a other school in OMAHA, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center at Educare - Kellom?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center at Educare - Kellom is 12.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Childhood Center at Educare - Kellom?
The largest demographic group at Early Childhood Center at Educare - Kellom is African American at 63.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in OMAHA, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood Center at Educare - Kellom?
Early Childhood Center at Educare - Kellom has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.