- Enrollment
- 2,038
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Papillion, NE
Patriot Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Patriot Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317527002209
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patriot Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #2 of 13
- schools in Papillion · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 11.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Patriot Elementary has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Patriot Elementary ranks #2 of 13 schools in Papillion, NE.
School address
District: Papillion La Vista Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317527002209 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Patriot Elementary held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 317527002209 · Papillion, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 13.9:1 · 11.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Papillion La Vista South Hs (2,038 students)
Patriot Elementary held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Patriot Elementary 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
- Papillion Midd 635
Papillion Middle School
635 students
- Liberty Middle 522
Liberty Middle School
522 students
- This school 361
Patriot Elementary
361 students
What this shows Patriot Elementary reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Patriot Elementary compares
Patriot Elementary 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.3% | ▼ 63% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 60% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 5.3%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Patriot Elementary 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 Patriot Elementary 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Vista Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Papillion Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Patriot Elementary'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
Nationwide other 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 (~361 students)
Frequently asked questions about Patriot Elementary
How many students attend Patriot Elementary?
Patriot Elementary has 361 students enrolled. It is a public school in Papillion, NE. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patriot Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Patriot Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 3% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Patriot Elementary?
11.3% of students at Patriot Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patriot Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Patriot Elementary is White at 76.5% of enrollment, in Papillion, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patriot Elementary?
Patriot Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Patriot Elementary rank among schools in Papillion?
By Resource Investment Index, Patriot Elementary ranks #2 of 13 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 schools in Papillion on the city page.
What other schools are in Papillion La Vista Community Schools?
Besides Patriot Elementary, 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.