Enrollment
417
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.5%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Falling Waters Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Falling Waters Elementary School
Falling Waters Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Omaha, Nebraska, enrolling 417 students.
At 12.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nebraska median, within a few percentage points of the 13.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.5% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Nebraska average.
Enrollment of 417 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 137 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #53.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 417 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Gretna Public Schools spends $11,172 per pupil, 37% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Gretna Public Schools also operates Gretna High School (955 students) and Aspen Creek Middle School (863 students) alongside Falling Waters Elementary 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 Falling Waters Elementary School compares
Falling Waters Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,172
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gretna Public Schools, which includes Falling Waters Elementary School.
$11,172
Per student
-37%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.4%
State 30.6%
Federal 8.0%
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 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
- 955
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~417 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Falling Waters Elementary School a good school?
Falling Waters Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. 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 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.
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