Enrollment
310
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Omaha, NE
Norman Rockwell Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Norman Rockwell Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317374001816
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norman Rockwell Elem School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #36 of 116
- schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 35.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Norman Rockwell Elem School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norman Rockwell Elem School ranks #36 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Millard Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317374001816 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.4%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Norman Rockwell Elem School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Norman Rockwell Elem School
Norman Rockwell Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Omaha, Nebraska, enrolling 310 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 35.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 310 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.
Against 188 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #128.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 620 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Millard Public Schools spends $11,075 per pupil, 37% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Millard Public Schools also operates Millard North High School (2,572 students) and Millard South High School (2,526 students) alongside Norman Rockwell Elem School.
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 Norman Rockwell Elem School compares
Norman Rockwell Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.4% | ▲ 15% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 38% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,075
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 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 70.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 3.5%
Largest group: White at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Norman Rockwell Elem School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Millard Public Schools, which includes Norman Rockwell Elem School.
$11,075
Per student
-37%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.7%
State 31.6%
Federal 9.7%
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 Norman Rockwell Elem 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 Norman Rockwell Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
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 (~310 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Norman Rockwell Elem School
How many students attend Norman Rockwell Elem School?
Norman Rockwell Elem School has 310 students enrolled. It is a public school in Omaha, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norman Rockwell Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norman Rockwell Elem School is 11.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 24% 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 Norman Rockwell Elem School?
35.4% of students at Norman Rockwell Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norman Rockwell Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Norman Rockwell Elem School is White at 70.0% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norman Rockwell Elem School?
Norman Rockwell Elem School 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 Norman Rockwell Elem School rank among schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Norman Rockwell Elem School 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 Norman Rockwell Elem School a good school?
Norman Rockwell Elem School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. 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 Millard Public Schools?
Besides Norman Rockwell Elem 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.
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