- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Omaha, NE
Elkhorn Ridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Elkhorn Ridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 317011002182
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elkhorn Ridge Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #4 of 21
- middle schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 4.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Elkhorn Ridge Middle School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elkhorn Ridge Middle School ranks #4 of 21 middle schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Elkhorn Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317011002182 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Elkhorn Ridge Middle School held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.1 → 40.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 317011002182 · Omaha, NE Middle · MID · TRAD
576 enr · 14.4:1 · 4.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Elkhorn South High School (1,434 students)
Elkhorn Ridge Middle School held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.1 → 40.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Elkhorn Ridge Middle 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
- Elkhorn High S
Elkhorn High School
769 students
- Elkhorn Valley
Elkhorn Valley View Middle School
679 students
- Blue Sage Elem
Blue Sage Elementary
664 students
- This school
Elkhorn Ridge Middle School
576 students
What this shows Elkhorn Ridge Middle School reports 576 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elkhorn Ridge Middle School compares
Elkhorn Ridge Middle 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.0% | ▼ 87% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 576 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
576
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 64% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 576 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.1%
Asian 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, Elkhorn Ridge Middle School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
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 Ridge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn South High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn Valley View Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Sage Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elkhorn Ridge Middle 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
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~576 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elkhorn Ridge Middle School
How many students attend Elkhorn Ridge Middle School?
Elkhorn Ridge Middle School has 576 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Omaha, NE. CCD year-over-year: 545 (2022-23) → 531 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkhorn Ridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elkhorn Ridge Middle School is 14.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elkhorn Ridge Middle School?
4.0% of students at Elkhorn Ridge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elkhorn Ridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Elkhorn Ridge Middle School is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elkhorn Ridge Middle School?
Elkhorn Ridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Elkhorn Ridge Middle School rank among middle schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Elkhorn Ridge Middle School ranks #4 of 21 middle 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 middle schools in Omaha on the city page.
What other schools are in Elkhorn Public Schools?
Besides Elkhorn Ridge Middle School, Elkhorn Public Schools also operates Elkhorn South High School (1,434 students), Elkhorn North High School (1,050 students), and Elkhorn High School (769 students). See the Elkhorn Public Schools district page for the complete list.