- Enrollment
- 2,038
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317527001478
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 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 37/100 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
- 37
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Papillion La Vista Senior High held near 1,873 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 115.5 → 115.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 317527001478 · Papillion, NE High · MID · TRAD
1,867 enr · 16.2:1 · 22.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Papillion La Vista South Hs (2,038 students)
Papillion La Vista Senior High held near 1,873 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 115.5 → 115.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Papillion La Vista Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Papillion La V
Papillion La Vista South Hs
2,038 students
- This school
Papillion La Vista Senior High
1,867 students
- La Vista Middl 719
La Vista Middle School
719 students
- Papillion Midd 635
Papillion Middle School
635 students
- Liberty Middle 522
Liberty Middle School
522 students
- Prairie Queen 514
Prairie Queen Elementary
514 students
What this shows Papillion La Vista Senior High reports 1,867 students on the CCD universe file.
How Papillion La Vista Senior High compares
Papillion La Vista Senior High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,422
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
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.
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
District finance for Papillion La Vista Community Schools reports $12,422 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~1,867 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,893 (2022-23) → 1,873 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
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 37/100 (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 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.
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.