Enrollment
315
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.5%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How La Vista West Elementary Sch compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at La Vista West Elementary Sch
La Vista West Elementary Sch is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in La Vista, Nebraska, enrolling 315 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 54.5% of students qualify for free meals, 76% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 315 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 90 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #31.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 315 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Papillion La Vista Community Schools spends $11,412 per pupil, 35% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Papillion La Vista Community Schools also operates Papillion La Vista South Hs (2,038 students) and Papillion La Vista Senior High (1,867 students) alongside La Vista West 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 La Vista West Elementary Sch compares
La Vista West 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,412
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Papillion La Vista Community Schools, which includes La Vista West Elementary Sch.
$11,412
Per student
-35%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.2%
State 32.0%
Federal 7.8%
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 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
- 2,038
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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 (~315 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is La Vista West Elementary Sch a good school?
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. 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 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.
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