- Enrollment
- 2,587
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Omaha, NE
Joslyn Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Joslyn Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317482001429
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joslyn Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #24 of 116
- schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 299
- students enrolled
Joslyn Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joslyn Elementary School ranks #24 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Omaha Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317482001429 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Joslyn Elementary School grew from 286 students in 2022-23 to 326 in 2023-24 (+14.0%).
Teacher FTE added 17.2 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 317482001429 · Omaha, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 17.6:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (2,587 students)
Joslyn Elementary School grew from 286 students in 2022-23 to 326 in 2023-24 (+14.0%). Teacher FTE added 17.2 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Joslyn 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 299
Joslyn Elementary School
299 students
What this shows Joslyn Elementary School reports 299 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joslyn Elementary School compares
Joslyn 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 30% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 90% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.1%
African American 28.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Two or More 11.0%
Asian 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 38.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.3, Joslyn 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 Joslyn 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 Joslyn 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 (~299 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joslyn Elementary School
How many students attend Joslyn Elementary School?
Joslyn Elementary School has 299 students enrolled. It is a public school in Omaha, NE. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 326 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joslyn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joslyn Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 30% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joslyn Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Joslyn Elementary School is White at 38.1% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joslyn Elementary School?
Joslyn Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Joslyn Elementary School rank among schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Joslyn Elementary School ranks #24 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 Joslyn 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.