- Enrollment
- 2,038
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Prairie Queen Elementary grew from 497 students in 2022-23 to 533 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 317527002322 · Papillion, NE Other · MID · TRAD
514 enr · 18.4:1 · 5.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Papillion La Vista South Hs (2,038 students)
Prairie Queen Elementary grew from 497 students in 2022-23 to 533 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Prairie Queen 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 514
Prairie Queen Elementary
514 students
What this shows Prairie Queen Elementary reports 514 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie Queen Elementary compares
Prairie Queen Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 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 (~514 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 497 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), up 36.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.