Enrollment
1,867
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Papillion, NE
Papillion La Vista Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Papillion La Vista Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317527001478
👥 S:T ratio 35
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Papillion La Vista Senior High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska.
- #15 of 17
- public schools in Papillion · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 22.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Papillion La Vista Senior High has class sizes larger than 82% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Papillion La Vista Senior High ranks #15 of 17 public schools in Papillion, NE.
School address
District: Papillion La Vista Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317527001478 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
115.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.1%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Papillion La Vista Senior High compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Papillion La Vista Senior High
Papillion La Vista Senior High is a large high school in Papillion, Nebraska, enrolling 1,867 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nebraska, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,867 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 49/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 373 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Papillion La Vista Community Schools spends $11,412 per pupil, 35% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Papillion La Vista Community Schools also operates Papillion La Vista South Hs (2,038 students) and La Vista Middle School (719 students) alongside Papillion La Vista Senior High.
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 Papillion La Vista Senior High compares
Papillion La Vista Senior High on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.1% | ▼ 28% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,867 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,867
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$11,412
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 113 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
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 69.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 5.4%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Papillion La Vista Senior High is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Papillion La Vista Community Schools, which includes Papillion La Vista Senior High.
$11,412
Per student
-35%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Papillion La Vista Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papillion La Vista South Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Vista Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Papillion Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Queen Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Papillion La Vista Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,038
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high 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 (~1,867 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Papillion La Vista Senior High
How many students attend Papillion La Vista Senior High?
Papillion La Vista Senior High has 1,867 students enrolled. It is a high school in Papillion, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Papillion La Vista Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Papillion La Vista Senior High is 16.2:1, which is 20% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Papillion La Vista Senior High?
22.1% of students at Papillion La Vista Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Papillion La Vista Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Papillion La Vista Senior High is White at 69.4% of enrollment, in Papillion, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Papillion La Vista Senior High?
Papillion La Vista Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Papillion La Vista Senior High rank among public schools in Papillion?
By Resource Investment Index, Papillion La Vista Senior High ranks #15 of 17 public schools in Papillion, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Papillion on the city page.
Is Papillion La Vista Senior High a good school?
Papillion La Vista Senior High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska. 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 Papillion La Vista Community Schools?
Besides Papillion La Vista Senior High, Papillion La Vista Community Schools also operates Papillion La Vista South Hs (2,038 students), La Vista Middle School (719 students), and Papillion Middle School (635 students). See the Papillion La Vista Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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