- Enrollment
- 2,587
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Omaha, NE
Gilder Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gilder Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317482001382
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gilder Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Nebraska schools.
- #67 of 116
- schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 389
- students enrolled
Gilder Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gilder Elementary School ranks #67 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Omaha Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317482001382 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Gilder Elementary School grew from 333 students in 2022-23 to 385 in 2023-24 (+15.6%).
Teacher FTE added 23.7 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+52 students YoY 317482001382 · Omaha, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
389 enr · 16.9:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (2,587 students)
Gilder Elementary School grew from 333 students in 2022-23 to 385 in 2023-24 (+15.6%). Teacher FTE added 23.7 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Gilder 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 389
Gilder Elementary School
389 students
What this shows Gilder Elementary School reports 389 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gilder Elementary School compares
Gilder Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 25% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 86% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.4%
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 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.3%
White 14.4%
African American 4.1%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Gilder 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 Gilder 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burke High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westview High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gilder 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 (~389 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gilder Elementary School
How many students attend Gilder Elementary School?
Gilder Elementary School has 389 students enrolled. It is a public school in Omaha, NE. CCD year-over-year: 333 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), up 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilder Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilder Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 25% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gilder Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gilder Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 75.3% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilder Elementary School?
Gilder Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Gilder Elementary School rank among schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Gilder Elementary School ranks #67 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 Gilder 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.