- Enrollment
- 2,587
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Omaha, NE
Gifford Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gifford Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317482002406
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gifford Park Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #100 of 116
- schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 399
- students enrolled
Gifford Park Elementary School has class sizes larger than 95% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gifford Park Elementary School ranks #100 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Omaha Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317482002406 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Gifford Park Elementary School held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 317482002406 · Omaha, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 19.9:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (2,587 students)
Gifford Park Elementary School held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Gifford Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
2,587 students
- South High Sch
South High School
2,412 students
- North High Sch
North High School
1,754 students
- Burke High Sch
Burke High School
1,693 students
- Westview High
Westview High School
1,573 students
- This school 399
Gifford Park Elementary School
399 students
What this shows Gifford Park Elementary School reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gifford Park Elementary School compares
Gifford Park 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 47% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 95% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,585
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 34.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.6%
White 17.5%
Asian 10.5%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 34.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.6, Gifford Park Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Omaha Public Schools reports $16,585 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gifford Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burke High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westview High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gifford Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,412
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,754
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,573
- Students per teacher
- 43.7:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
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 (~399 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gifford Park Elementary School
How many students attend Gifford Park Elementary School?
Gifford Park Elementary School has 399 students enrolled. It is a public school in Omaha, NE. CCD year-over-year: 363 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gifford Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gifford Park Elementary School is 19.9:1, which is 47% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gifford Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gifford Park Elementary School is African American at 34.8% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gifford Park Elementary School?
Gifford Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Gifford Park Elementary School rank among schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Gifford Park Elementary School ranks #100 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 Omaha Public Schools?
Besides Gifford Park Elementary School, Omaha Public Schools also operates Central High School (2,587 students), South High School (2,412 students), and North High School (1,754 students). See the Omaha Public Schools district page for the complete list.