- Enrollment
- 2,038
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · La Vista, NE
Portal Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Portal Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317527002192
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Portal Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Nebraska schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in La Vista · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 12.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Portal Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Portal Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in La Vista, NE.
School address
District: Papillion La Vista Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317527002192 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Portal Elementary School held near 454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.5 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 317527002192 · La Vista, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
422 enr · 15.1:1 · 12.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Papillion La Vista South Hs (2,038 students)
Portal Elementary School held near 454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.5 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Portal Elementary 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
- Papillion Midd 635
Papillion Middle School
635 students
- Liberty Middle 522
Liberty Middle School
522 students
- This school 422
Portal Elementary School
422 students
What this shows Portal Elementary School reports 422 students on the CCD universe file.
How Portal Elementary School compares
Portal Elementary School 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.7% | ▼ 59% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 72% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 422 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 5.2%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: White at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, Portal Elementary 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 Portal Elementary 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Vista Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Papillion Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Portal Elementary 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
- 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 (~422 students)
Frequently asked questions about Portal Elementary School
How many students attend Portal Elementary School?
Portal Elementary School has 422 students enrolled. It is a public school in La Vista, NE. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 454 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portal Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Portal Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Portal Elementary School?
12.7% of students at Portal Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Portal Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Portal Elementary School is White at 73.9% of enrollment, in La Vista, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Portal Elementary School?
Portal Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Portal Elementary School rank among schools in La Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Portal Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in La Vista, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in La Vista on the city page.
What other schools are in Papillion La Vista Community Schools?
Besides Portal Elementary 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.