- Enrollment
- 955
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Omaha, NE
Falling Waters Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Falling Waters Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317122002419
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Falling Waters Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #16 of 116
- schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 10.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Falling Waters Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Falling Waters Elementary School ranks #16 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Gretna Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317122002419 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Falling Waters Elementary School held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 317122002419 · Omaha, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
417 enr · 12.6:1 · 10.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Gretna High School (955 students)
Falling Waters Elementary School held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Falling Waters Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gretna High Sc
Gretna High School
955 students
- Aspen Creek Mi
Aspen Creek Middle School
863 students
- Gretna Middle
Gretna Middle School
784 students
- Squire John Th
Squire John Thomas Elementary
499 students
- Harvest Hills
Harvest Hills Elementary School
489 students
- This school
Falling Waters Elementary School
417 students
What this shows Falling Waters Elementary School reports 417 students on the CCD universe file.
How Falling Waters Elementary School compares
Falling Waters Elementary 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.5% | ▼ 66% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 46% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.3%
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
$11,616
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 417 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 3.1%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, Falling Waters Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gretna Public Schools reports $11,616 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Falling Waters Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gretna High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aspen Creek Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gretna Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Squire John Thomas Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harvest Hills Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Falling Waters Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide other 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 (~417 students)
Frequently asked questions about Falling Waters Elementary School
How many students attend Falling Waters Elementary School?
Falling Waters Elementary School has 417 students enrolled. It is a public school in Omaha, NE. CCD year-over-year: 516 (2022-23) → 515 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Falling Waters Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Falling Waters Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Falling Waters Elementary School?
10.5% of students at Falling Waters Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Falling Waters Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Falling Waters Elementary School is White at 77.0% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Falling Waters Elementary School?
Falling Waters Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Falling Waters Elementary School rank among schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Falling Waters Elementary School ranks #16 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.
What other schools are in Gretna Public Schools?
Besides Falling Waters Elementary School, Gretna Public Schools also operates Gretna High School (955 students), Aspen Creek Middle School (863 students), and Gretna Middle School (784 students). See the Gretna Public Schools district page for the complete list.