- Enrollment
- 2,038
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Papillion, NE
Papillion Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Papillion Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 317527001477
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Papillion Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #8 of 17
- public schools in Papillion · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 21.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Papillion Middle School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Papillion Middle School ranks #8 of 17 public schools in Papillion, NE.
School address
District: Papillion La Vista Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317527001477 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Papillion Middle School shrank from 659 students in 2022-23 to 621 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.1 → 46.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 317527001477 · Papillion, NE Middle · MID · TRAD
635 enr · 13.5:1 · 21.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Papillion La Vista South Hs (2,038 students)
Papillion Middle School shrank from 659 students in 2022-23 to 621 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 47.1 → 46.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Papillion Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Papillion La V
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
- This school 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 Middle School reports 635 students on the CCD universe file.
How Papillion Middle School compares
Papillion Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.2% | ▼ 31% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 635 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
635
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 57% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.8%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 75.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 3.5%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, Papillion Middle School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papillion La Vista South Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Papillion La Vista Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Vista Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Queen Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Papillion Middle School'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
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~635 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Papillion Middle School
How many students attend Papillion Middle School?
Papillion Middle School has 635 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Papillion, NE. CCD year-over-year: 659 (2022-23) → 621 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Papillion Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Papillion Middle School is 13.5:1, which is 0% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Papillion Middle School?
21.2% of students at Papillion Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Papillion Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Papillion Middle School is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Papillion, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Papillion Middle School?
Papillion Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Papillion?
By Resource Investment Index, Papillion Middle School ranks #8 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 Middle School, Papillion La Vista Community Schools also operates Papillion La Vista South Hs (2,038 students), Papillion La Vista Senior High (1,867 students), and La Vista Middle School (719 students). See the Papillion La Vista Community Schools district page for the complete list.