- Enrollment
- 2,587
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Omaha, NE
Lothrop Magnet Center
Federal NCES profile for Lothrop Magnet Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317482001402
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lothrop Magnet Center earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #109 of 116
- schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 431
- students enrolled
Lothrop Magnet Center has class sizes larger than 96% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lothrop Magnet Center ranks #109 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Omaha Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317482001402 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+56 students YoY
Lothrop Magnet Center grew from 349 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (+16.0%).
Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 24.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+56 students YoY 317482001402 · Omaha, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 20.5:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (2,587 students)
Lothrop Magnet Center grew from 349 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (+16.0%). Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 24.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Lothrop Magnet Center 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 431
Lothrop Magnet Center
431 students
What this shows Lothrop Magnet Center reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lothrop Magnet Center compares
Lothrop Magnet Center 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 | 20.5:1 | ▲ 52% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 96% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$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 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.7%
Hispanic or Latino 29.2%
Asian 10.9%
Two or More 6.0%
White 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Lothrop Magnet Center 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 Lothrop Magnet Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burke High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westview High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lothrop Magnet Center'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 (~431 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lothrop Magnet Center
How many students attend Lothrop Magnet Center?
Lothrop Magnet Center has 431 students enrolled. It is a public school in Omaha, NE. CCD year-over-year: 349 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), up 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lothrop Magnet Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Lothrop Magnet Center is 20.5:1, which is 52% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lothrop Magnet Center?
The largest demographic group at Lothrop Magnet Center is African American at 48.7% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lothrop Magnet Center?
Lothrop Magnet Center has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Lothrop Magnet Center rank among schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Lothrop Magnet Center ranks #109 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 Lothrop Magnet Center, 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.