- Enrollment
- 2,038
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · La Vista, NE
La Vista West Elementary Sch
Federal NCES profile for La Vista West Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317527001476
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Vista West Elementary Sch earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in La Vista · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 54.5%
- free-lunch eligible
La Vista West Elementary Sch has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Vista West Elementary Sch ranks #1 of 4 schools in La Vista, NE.
School address
District: Papillion La Vista Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317527001476 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
La Vista West Elementary Sch held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.6 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 317527001476 · La Vista, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
315 enr · 11.7:1 · 54.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Papillion La Vista South Hs (2,038 students)
La Vista West Elementary Sch held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.6 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
La Vista West Elementary Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Papillion La V
Papillion La Vista South Hs
2,038 students
- Papillion La V
Papillion La Vista Senior High
1,867 students
- La Vista Middl 719
La Vista Middle School
719 students
- Papillion Midd 635
Papillion Middle School
635 students
- Liberty Middle 522
Liberty Middle School
522 students
- This school 315
La Vista West Elementary Sch
315 students
What this shows La Vista West Elementary Sch reports 315 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Vista West Elementary Sch compares
La Vista West 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▲ 76% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 36% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$12,422
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.8%
Hispanic or Latino 35.2%
Two or More 14.0%
African American 7.9%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: White at 37.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, La Vista West Elementary Sch is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Papillion La Vista Community Schools reports $12,422 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Vista West Elementary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papillion La Vista South Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Papillion La Vista Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Vista Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Papillion Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Vista West Elementary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~315 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about La Vista West Elementary Sch
How many students attend La Vista West Elementary Sch?
La Vista West Elementary Sch has 315 students enrolled. It is a public school in La Vista, NE. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Vista West Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at La Vista West Elementary Sch is 11.7:1, which is 13% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Vista West Elementary Sch?
54.5% of students at La Vista West Elementary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Vista West Elementary Sch?
The largest demographic group at La Vista West Elementary Sch is White at 37.8% of enrollment, in La Vista, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Vista West Elementary Sch?
La Vista West Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 La Vista West Elementary Sch rank among schools in La Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, La Vista West Elementary Sch ranks #1 of 4 schools in La Vista, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in La Vista on the city page.
What other schools are in Papillion La Vista Community Schools?
Besides La Vista West Elementary Sch, Papillion La Vista Community Schools also operates Papillion La Vista South Hs (2,038 students), Papillion La Vista Senior High (1,867 students), and La Vista Middle School (719 students). See the Papillion La Vista Community Schools district page for the complete list.