Enrollment
514
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Papillion, NE
Prairie Queen Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Prairie Queen Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317527002322
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie Queen Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Nebraska schools.
- #7 of 13
- schools in Papillion · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 5.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie Queen Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Queen Elementary ranks #7 of 13 schools in Papillion, NE.
School address
District: Papillion La Vista Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317527002322 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.4%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Prairie Queen Elementary compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Prairie Queen Elementary
Prairie Queen Elementary is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Papillion, Nebraska, enrolling 514 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.4:1 is larger than about 92% of Nebraska schools and 36% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.4% free-meal eligibility runs 83% below the Nebraska average.
Enrollment of 514 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 99 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #63.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 514 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Papillion La Vista Community Schools spends $11,412 per pupil, 35% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
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 Prairie Queen Elementary.
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 Queen Elementary compares
Prairie Queen Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 36% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.4% | ▼ 83% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
514
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 92% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 514 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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 72.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 4.9%
African American 3.9%
Largest group: White at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.7, Prairie Queen Elementary 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 Prairie Queen Elementary.
$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 Prairie Queen Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papillion La Vista South Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Papillion La Vista Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Vista Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Papillion Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie Queen Elementary'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
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~514 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Prairie Queen Elementary
How many students attend Prairie Queen Elementary?
Prairie Queen Elementary has 514 students enrolled. It is a public school in Papillion, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Queen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Queen Elementary is 18.4:1, which is 36% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prairie Queen Elementary?
5.4% of students at Prairie Queen Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie Queen Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Prairie Queen Elementary is White at 72.8% of enrollment, in Papillion, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie Queen Elementary?
Prairie Queen Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Prairie Queen Elementary rank among schools in Papillion?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Queen Elementary ranks #7 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.
Is Prairie Queen Elementary a good school?
Prairie Queen Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Nebraska schools. 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 Prairie Queen 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.
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