- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elkhorn, NE
Elkhorn High School
Federal NCES profile for Elkhorn High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317011000927
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elkhorn High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Nebraska schools.
- #4 of 11
- public schools in Elkhorn · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 12.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Elkhorn High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elkhorn High School ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Elkhorn, NE.
School address
District: Elkhorn Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317011000927 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Elkhorn High School held near 749 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.1 → 49.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 317011000927 · Elkhorn, NE High · MID · TRAD
769 enr · 15.7:1 · 12.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Elkhorn South High School (1,434 students)
Elkhorn High School held near 749 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.1 → 49.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Elkhorn High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elkhorn South
Elkhorn South High School
1,434 students
- Elkhorn North
Elkhorn North High School
1,050 students
- This school
Elkhorn High School
769 students
- Elkhorn Valley
Elkhorn Valley View Middle School
679 students
- Blue Sage Elem
Blue Sage Elementary
664 students
- Woodbrook Elem
Woodbrook Elementary School
641 students
What this shows Elkhorn High School reports 769 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elkhorn High School compares
Elkhorn High 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.7% | ▼ 59% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 769 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
769
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 77% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,437
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 81.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.8, Elkhorn High School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elkhorn Public Schools reports $11,437 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elkhorn High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn South High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn Valley View Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Sage Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbrook Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elkhorn High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide high 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 (~769 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elkhorn High School
How many students attend Elkhorn High School?
Elkhorn High School has 769 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elkhorn, NE. CCD year-over-year: 741 (2022-23) → 749 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkhorn High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elkhorn High School is 15.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elkhorn High School?
12.7% of students at Elkhorn High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elkhorn High School?
The largest demographic group at Elkhorn High School is White at 81.3% of enrollment, in Elkhorn, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elkhorn High School?
Elkhorn High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Elkhorn High School rank among public schools in Elkhorn?
By Resource Investment Index, Elkhorn High School ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Elkhorn, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Elkhorn on the city page.
What other schools are in Elkhorn Public Schools?
Besides Elkhorn High School, Elkhorn Public Schools also operates Elkhorn South High School (1,434 students), Elkhorn North High School (1,050 students), and Elkhorn Valley View Middle School (679 students). See the Elkhorn Public Schools district page for the complete list.