Enrollment
214
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Karen Western Elementary Sch compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Karen Western Elementary Sch
Karen Western Elementary Sch is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Omaha, Nebraska, enrolling 214 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 214 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and White (29%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 357 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Ralston Public Schools spends $12,318 per pupil, 30% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Ralston Public Schools also operates Ralston High School (1,024 students) and Ralston Middle School (488 students) alongside Karen Western Elementary Sch.
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 Karen Western Elementary Sch compares
Karen Western Elementary Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,318
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ralston Public Schools, which includes Karen Western Elementary Sch.
$12,318
Per student
-30%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.3%
State 28.8%
Federal 9.9%
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 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
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
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 (~214 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Karen Western Elementary Sch a good school?
Karen Western Elementary Sch earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Nebraska schools. 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 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.
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