Enrollment
58
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Omaha, NE
Early Learning Center (Pk) at Kennedy
Federal NCES profile for Early Learning Center (Pk) at Kennedy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317482002409
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Learning Center (Pk) at Kennedy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #110 of 116
- schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 58
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Early Learning Center (Pk) at Kennedy ranks #110 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Omaha Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317482002409 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at Early Learning Center (Pk) at Kennedy
Early Learning Center (Pk) at Kennedy is a small combined-grade school in Omaha, Nebraska, enrolling 58 students.
Enrollment of 58 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
The surrounding Omaha Public Schools spends $14,202 per pupil, 20% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Omaha Public Schools also operates Central High School (2,587 students) and South High School (2,412 students) alongside Early Learning Center (Pk) at Kennedy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Early Learning Center (Pk) at Kennedy compares
Early Learning Center (Pk) at Kennedy on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 58 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
58
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Funding equity
$14,202
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 43.1%
Hispanic or Latino 29.3%
Two or More 10.3%
White 8.6%
Asian 8.6%
Largest group: African American at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Early Learning Center (Pk) at Kennedy is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Omaha Public Schools, which includes Early Learning Center (Pk) at Kennedy.
$14,202
Per student
-20%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Early Learning Center (Pk) at Kennedy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Burke High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Westview High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Early Learning Center (Pk) at Kennedy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,587
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
Frequently asked questions about Early Learning Center (Pk) at Kennedy
How many students attend Early Learning Center (Pk) at Kennedy?
Early Learning Center (Pk) at Kennedy has 58 students enrolled. It is a public school in Omaha, NE.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Learning Center (Pk) at Kennedy?
The largest demographic group at Early Learning Center (Pk) at Kennedy is African American at 43.1% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Learning Center (Pk) at Kennedy?
Early Learning Center (Pk) at Kennedy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Early Learning Center (Pk) at Kennedy rank among schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Learning Center (Pk) at Kennedy ranks #110 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.
Is Early Learning Center (Pk) at Kennedy a good school?
Early Learning Center (Pk) at Kennedy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Omaha Public Schools?
Besides Early Learning Center (Pk) at Kennedy, 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.
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