Enrollment
2,038
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317527001389
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 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 47/100 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
- 47
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
119.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.7%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Papillion La Vista South Hs compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Papillion La Vista South Hs
Papillion La Vista South Hs is a lower-poverty, large high school in Papillion, Nebraska, enrolling 2,038 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.1:1 is larger than about 88% of Nebraska schools and 27% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nebraska, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,038 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% 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 (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 39/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 408 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.5% 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 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Papillion La Vista Community Schools also operates Papillion La Vista Senior High (1,867 students) and La Vista Middle School (719 students) alongside Papillion La Vista South Hs.
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 South Hs compares
Papillion La Vista South Hs on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Papillion La Vista Community Schools, which includes Papillion La Vista South Hs.
$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 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
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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 (~2,038 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
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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.
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 47/100 (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 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.
Is Papillion La Vista South Hs a good school?
Papillion La Vista South Hs earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska. 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 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.
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