Enrollment
269
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Omaha, NE
Prairie Lane Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Prairie Lane Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317866001715
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie Lane Elementary School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #1 of 116
- schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 14.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie Lane Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Lane Elementary School ranks #1 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Westside Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317866001715 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.4%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Prairie Lane Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Prairie Lane Elementary School
Prairie Lane Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Omaha, Nebraska, enrolling 269 students.
At 13.4:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.4% free-meal eligibility runs 53% below the Nebraska average.
With 269 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 140 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 41/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Westside Community Schools also operates Westside High School (2,145 students) and Westside Middle School (948 students) alongside Prairie Lane Elementary 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 Prairie Lane Elementary School compares
Prairie Lane Elementary 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.4% | ▼ 53% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 269 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
269
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 56% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,034
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 75.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 3.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Prairie Lane Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westside Community Schools, which includes Prairie Lane Elementary School.
$15,034
Per student
-15%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.5%
State 29.6%
Federal 8.8%
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 Prairie Lane Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westbrook Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillside Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakdale Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie Lane Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,145
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Similar other 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 (~269 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Prairie Lane Elementary School
How many students attend Prairie Lane Elementary School?
Prairie Lane Elementary School has 269 students enrolled. It is a public school in Omaha, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Lane Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Lane Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prairie Lane Elementary School?
14.4% of students at Prairie Lane Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie Lane Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Prairie Lane Elementary School is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie Lane Elementary School?
Prairie Lane Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Prairie Lane Elementary School rank among schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Lane Elementary School ranks #1 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Omaha on the city page.
Is Prairie Lane Elementary School a good school?
Prairie Lane Elementary School earns 70/100 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 Westside Community Schools?
Besides Prairie Lane Elementary School, Westside Community Schools also operates Westside High School (2,145 students), Westside Middle School (948 students), and Westbrook Elementary School (545 students). See the Westside Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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