Enrollment
66
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 317527002270
Papillion La Vista Early Childhood Center (Plecc) — Papillion, NE
Federal NCES profile for Papillion La Vista Early Childhood Center (Plecc), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Papillion La Vista Community Schools · Nebraska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Papillion La Vista Early Childhood Center (Plecc) compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Papillion La Vista Early Childhood Center (Plecc) reports 66 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 5.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% above the Nebraska state mean of 13.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Papillion La Vista Community Schools spends $13,821 per pupil district-wide, below the Nebraska average of $20,313 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 60.2% from local sources (property taxes), 32.0% from the state, and 7.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Papillion La Vista Early Childhood Center (Plecc) compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nebraska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 66 | top 12% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
— 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,821
per pupil, district-wide
— below Nebraska avg of $20,313
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 66 Top 12% in Nebraska — larger than 88% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Students per teacher 14.4:1 +6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 317527002270
Student demographics
White 71.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 3.0%
Largest group: White at 71.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Papillion La Vista Community Schools, which includes Papillion La Vista Early Childhood Center (Plecc).
$13,821
Per student
-32%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,038
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
Similar other schools in Papillion
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Tara Heights Elementary School
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399 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Ashbury Elementary School
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Carriage Hill Elementary Sch
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386 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Papillion La Vista Early Childhood Center (Plecc)
How many students attend Papillion La Vista Early Childhood Center (Plecc)?
Papillion La Vista Early Childhood Center (Plecc) has 66 students enrolled. It is a other school in PAPILLION, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Papillion La Vista Early Childhood Center (Plecc)?
The student-teacher ratio at Papillion La Vista Early Childhood Center (Plecc) is 14.4:1, which is 6% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Papillion La Vista Early Childhood Center (Plecc)?
The largest demographic group at Papillion La Vista Early Childhood Center (Plecc) is White at 71.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in PAPILLION, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Papillion La Vista Early Childhood Center (Plecc)?
Papillion La Vista Early Childhood Center (Plecc) has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.