- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Omaha, NE
Karen Western Elementary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Karen Western Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317590001537
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Karen Western Elementary Sch earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Nebraska schools.
- #36 of 116
- schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 214
- students enrolled
Karen Western Elementary Sch has class sizes smaller than 72% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Karen Western Elementary Sch ranks #36 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Ralston Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317590001537 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Karen Western Elementary Sch held near 213 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 317590001537 · Omaha, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
214 enr · 10.7:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Ralston High School (1,024 students)
Karen Western Elementary Sch held near 213 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Karen Western Elementary Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ralston High S
Ralston High School
1,024 students
- Ralston Middle
Ralston Middle School
488 students
- Mockingbird El
Mockingbird Elementary School
473 students
- Blumfield Elem 373
Blumfield Elementary School
373 students
- Meadows Elemen 330
Meadows Elementary School
330 students
- This school 214
Karen Western Elementary Sch
214 students
What this shows Karen Western Elementary Sch reports 214 students on the CCD universe file.
How Karen Western Elementary Sch compares
Karen Western Elementary Sch 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 21% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 214 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
214
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 28% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
$13,228
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.1%
White 29.4%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, Karen Western Elementary Sch is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ralston Public Schools reports $13,228 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Karen Western Elementary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ralston High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ralston Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mockingbird Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blumfield Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadows Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Karen Western Elementary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~214 students)
Frequently asked questions about Karen Western Elementary Sch
How many students attend Karen Western Elementary Sch?
Karen Western Elementary Sch has 214 students enrolled. It is a public school in Omaha, NE. CCD year-over-year: 211 (2022-23) → 213 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Karen Western Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Karen Western Elementary Sch is 10.7:1, which is 21% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Karen Western Elementary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Karen Western Elementary Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 62.1% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Karen Western Elementary Sch?
Karen Western Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Karen Western Elementary Sch rank among schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Karen Western Elementary Sch ranks #36 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 Ralston Public Schools?
Besides Karen Western Elementary Sch, Ralston Public Schools also operates Ralston High School (1,024 students), Ralston Middle School (488 students), and Mockingbird Elementary School (473 students). See the Ralston Public Schools district page for the complete list.