Enrollment
278
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Omaha, NE
Rockbrook Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rockbrook Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317866001716
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockbrook Elementary School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #2 of 116
- schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 17.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Rockbrook Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockbrook Elementary School ranks #2 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Westside Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317866001716 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.1%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rockbrook Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rockbrook Elementary School
Rockbrook Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Omaha, Nebraska, enrolling 278 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 278 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 166 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 44/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.3% 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 Rockbrook 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 Rockbrook Elementary School compares
Rockbrook 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.1% | ▼ 45% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 66% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.3%
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
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 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 73.0%
Two or More 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Asian 2.2%
African American 1.8%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Rockbrook 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 Rockbrook 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 Rockbrook Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside High School | Larger | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillside Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakdale Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockbrook 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 (~278 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Rockbrook Elementary School
How many students attend Rockbrook Elementary School?
Rockbrook Elementary School has 278 students enrolled. It is a public school in Omaha, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockbrook Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockbrook Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rockbrook Elementary School?
17.1% of students at Rockbrook Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockbrook Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rockbrook Elementary School is White at 73.0% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockbrook Elementary School?
Rockbrook Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 Rockbrook Elementary School rank among schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockbrook Elementary School ranks #2 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 Rockbrook Elementary School a good school?
Rockbrook Elementary School earns 67/100 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 Rockbrook 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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