- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Papillion, NE
Papillion La Vista South Hs
Federal NCES profile for Papillion La Vista South Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317527001389
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Papillion La Vista South Hs earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska.
- #16 of 17
- public schools in Papillion · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 14.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Papillion La Vista South Hs has class sizes larger than 88% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Papillion La Vista South Hs ranks #16 of 17 public schools in Papillion, NE.
School address
District: Papillion La Vista Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317527001389 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Papillion La Vista South Hs held near 1,982 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 119.6 → 118.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 317527001389 · Papillion, NE High · LARGE · TRAD
2,038 enr · 17.1:1 · 14.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Papillion La Vista Senior High (1,867 students)
Papillion La Vista South Hs held near 1,982 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 119.6 → 118.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Papillion La Vista South Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Papillion La Vista South Hs
2,038 students
- Papillion La V
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 South Hs reports 2,038 students on the CCD universe file.
How Papillion La Vista South Hs compares
Papillion La Vista South Hs 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 27% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.7% | ▼ 52% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,038 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,038
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 88% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.5%
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 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
201
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 76.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 4.2%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Papillion La Vista South Hs is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
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 South Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papillion La Vista Senior High | 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie Queen Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Papillion La Vista South Hs'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 (~2,038 students)
Frequently asked questions about Papillion La Vista South Hs
How many students attend Papillion La Vista South Hs?
Papillion La Vista South Hs has 2,038 students enrolled. It is a high school in Papillion, NE. CCD year-over-year: 1,965 (2022-23) → 1,982 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Papillion La Vista South Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Papillion La Vista South Hs is 17.1:1, which is 27% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Papillion La Vista South Hs?
14.7% of students at Papillion La Vista South Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Papillion La Vista South Hs?
The largest demographic group at Papillion La Vista South Hs is White at 76.8% of enrollment, in Papillion, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Papillion La Vista South Hs?
Papillion La Vista South Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 South Hs rank among public schools in Papillion?
By Resource Investment Index, Papillion La Vista South Hs ranks #16 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 South Hs, Papillion La Vista Community Schools also operates Papillion La Vista Senior High (1,867 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.