- Enrollment
- 2,145
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Prairie Lane Elementary School held near 269 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.9 → 19.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 317866001715 · Omaha, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
269 enr · 13.4:1 · 14.4% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Westside High School (2,145 students)
Prairie Lane Elementary School held near 269 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.9 → 19.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Prairie Lane Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westside High
Westside High School
2,145 students
- Westside Middl
Westside Middle School
948 students
- Westbrook Elem 545
Westbrook Elementary School
545 students
- Hillside Eleme 391
Hillside Elementary School
391 students
- Oakdale Elemen 312
Oakdale Elementary School
312 students
- This school 269
Prairie Lane Elementary School
269 students
What this shows Prairie Lane Elementary School reports 269 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie Lane Elementary School compares
Prairie Lane 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,352
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
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.
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
District finance for Westside Community Schools reports $15,352 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~269 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.