Enrollment
635
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.2%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Papillion Middle School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Papillion Middle School
Papillion Middle School is a large middle school in Papillion, Nebraska, enrolling 635 students.
At 13.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nebraska median, within a few percentage points of the 13.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 635 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 105 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #44.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 318 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Papillion La Vista Community Schools also operates Papillion La Vista South Hs (2,038 students) and Papillion La Vista Senior High (1,867 students) alongside Papillion Middle School.
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 Middle School compares
Papillion Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Papillion La Vista Community Schools, which includes Papillion Middle School.
$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 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
- 2,038
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~635 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Papillion Middle School a good school?
Papillion Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. 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 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.
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