- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Omaha, NE
Elkhorn South High School
Federal NCES profile for Elkhorn South High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317011002240
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elkhorn South High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska.
- #2 of 15
- high schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 4.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Elkhorn South High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elkhorn South High School ranks #2 of 15 high schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Elkhorn Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317011002240 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Elkhorn South High School held near 1,407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 88.3 → 87.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 317011002240 · Omaha, NE High · MID · TRAD
1,434 enr · 16.3:1 · 4.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Elkhorn North High School (1,050 students)
Elkhorn South High School held near 1,407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 88.3 → 87.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Elkhorn South High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Woodbrook Elem
Woodbrook Elementary School
641 students
What this shows Elkhorn South High School reports 1,434 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elkhorn South High School compares
Elkhorn South 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.6% | ▼ 85% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,434 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,434
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 83% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.3%
Asian 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, Elkhorn South High School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
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 South High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn North High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn Valley View Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Sage Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbrook Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elkhorn South High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 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 (~1,434 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elkhorn South High School
How many students attend Elkhorn South High School?
Elkhorn South High School has 1,434 students enrolled. It is a high school in Omaha, NE. CCD year-over-year: 1,428 (2022-23) → 1,407 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkhorn South High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elkhorn South High School is 16.3:1, which is 21% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elkhorn South High School?
4.6% of students at Elkhorn South High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elkhorn South High School?
The largest demographic group at Elkhorn South High School is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elkhorn South High School?
Elkhorn South High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 South High School rank among high schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Elkhorn South High School ranks #2 of 15 high 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 high schools in Omaha on the city page.
What other schools are in Elkhorn Public Schools?
Besides Elkhorn South High School, Elkhorn Public Schools also operates Elkhorn North High School (1,050 students), Elkhorn High School (769 students), and Elkhorn Valley View Middle School (679 students). See the Elkhorn Public Schools district page for the complete list.