Enrollment
1,434
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317011002240
👥 S:T ratio 35
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 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 58/100 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
- 58
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
88.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.6%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elkhorn South High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elkhorn South High School
Elkhorn South High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Omaha, Nebraska, enrolling 1,434 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.6% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the Nebraska average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nebraska, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,434 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 287 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Elkhorn Public Schools spends $11,003 per pupil, 38% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Elkhorn Public Schools also operates Elkhorn North High School (1,050 students) and Elkhorn High School (769 students) alongside Elkhorn South High School.
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 Elkhorn South High School compares
Elkhorn South High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,003
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elkhorn Public Schools, which includes Elkhorn South High School.
$11,003
Per student
-38%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.3%
State 20.3%
Federal 6.4%
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 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
- 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
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high 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.
Similar enrollment (~1,434 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
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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.
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 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Elkhorn South High School a good school?
Elkhorn South High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska. 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 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.
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