- Enrollment
- 2,145
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Omaha, NE
Paddock Road Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Paddock Road Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317866001714
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paddock Road Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Nebraska schools.
- #12 of 116
- schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Paddock Road Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paddock Road Elementary School ranks #12 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Westside Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317866001714 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Paddock Road Elementary School held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.9 → 18.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 317866001714 · Omaha, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
285 enr · 15.8:1 · 31.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Westside High School (2,145 students)
Paddock Road Elementary School held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.9 → 18.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Paddock Road Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westside High
Westside High School
2,145 students
- Westside Middl
Westside Middle School
948 students
- Westbrook Elem 545
Westbrook Elementary School
545 students
- Hillside Eleme 391
Hillside Elementary School
391 students
- Oakdale Elemen 312
Oakdale Elementary School
312 students
- This school 285
Paddock Road Elementary School
285 students
What this shows Paddock Road Elementary School reports 285 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paddock Road Elementary School compares
Paddock Road Elementary School 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▲ 3% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 78% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.3%
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
$15,352
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 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Two or More 9.5%
African American 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Paddock Road Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westside Community Schools reports $15,352 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paddock Road Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westside Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westbrook Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillside Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakdale Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paddock Road Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~285 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paddock Road Elementary School
How many students attend Paddock Road Elementary School?
Paddock Road Elementary School has 285 students enrolled. It is a public school in Omaha, NE. CCD year-over-year: 287 (2022-23) → 288 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paddock Road Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paddock Road Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paddock Road Elementary School?
31.7% of students at Paddock Road Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paddock Road Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Paddock Road Elementary School is White at 64.6% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paddock Road Elementary School?
Paddock Road Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Paddock Road Elementary School rank among schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Paddock Road Elementary School ranks #12 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 Westside Community Schools?
Besides Paddock Road Elementary School, Westside Community Schools also operates Westside High School (2,145 students), Westside Middle School (948 students), and Westbrook Elementary School (545 students). See the Westside Community Schools district page for the complete list.