- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Omaha, NE
Neihardt Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Neihardt Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317374001255
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Neihardt Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #84 of 116
- schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 27.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Neihardt Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Neihardt Elementary School ranks #84 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Millard Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317374001255 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Neihardt Elementary School shrank from 549 students in 2022-23 to 498 in 2023-24 (-9.3%).
Teacher FTE held 35.5 → 35.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 317374001255 · Omaha, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
489 enr · 14:1 · 27.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Millard North High School (2,572 students)
Neihardt Elementary School shrank from 549 students in 2022-23 to 498 in 2023-24 (-9.3%). Teacher FTE held 35.5 → 35.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Neihardt Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Millard North
Millard North High School
2,572 students
- Millard South
Millard South High School
2,526 students
- Millard West H
Millard West High School
2,344 students
- Beadle Middle 1,011
Beadle Middle School
1,011 students
- Kiewit Middle 967
Kiewit Middle School
967 students
- This school 489
Neihardt Elementary School
489 students
What this shows Neihardt Elementary School reports 489 students on the CCD universe file.
How Neihardt Elementary School compares
Neihardt Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 12% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$11,579
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 489 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.8, Neihardt Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Millard Public Schools reports $11,579 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Neihardt Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millard North High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millard South High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millard West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beadle Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kiewit Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Neihardt Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,526
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,344
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~489 students)
Frequently asked questions about Neihardt Elementary School
How many students attend Neihardt Elementary School?
Neihardt Elementary School has 489 students enrolled. It is a public school in Omaha, NE. CCD year-over-year: 549 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Neihardt Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Neihardt Elementary School is 14:1, which is 4% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Neihardt Elementary School?
27.1% of students at Neihardt Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Neihardt Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Neihardt Elementary School is White at 74.8% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Neihardt Elementary School?
Neihardt Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Neihardt Elementary School rank among schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Neihardt Elementary School ranks #84 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 Millard Public Schools?
Besides Neihardt Elementary School, Millard Public Schools also operates Millard North High School (2,572 students), Millard South High School (2,526 students), and Millard West High School (2,344 students). See the Millard Public Schools district page for the complete list.