Enrollment
447
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Omaha, NE
Saddlebrook Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Saddlebrook Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317482002228
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saddlebrook Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #36 of 116
- schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 447
- students enrolled
Saddlebrook Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saddlebrook Elementary School ranks #36 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Omaha Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317482002228 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Saddlebrook Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Saddlebrook Elementary School
Saddlebrook Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Omaha, Nebraska, enrolling 447 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 447 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.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Two or More (11%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 447 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Omaha Public Schools spends $14,202 per pupil, 20% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Omaha Public Schools also operates Central High School (2,587 students) and South High School (2,412 students) alongside Saddlebrook 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 Saddlebrook Elementary School compares
Saddlebrook 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 80% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,202
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 447 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 64.2%
Two or More 10.5%
Asian 9.6%
African American 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Saddlebrook 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 Omaha Public Schools, which includes Saddlebrook Elementary School.
$14,202
Per student
-20%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.3%
State 39.9%
Federal 15.8%
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 Saddlebrook Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burke High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westview High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saddlebrook Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,587
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,412
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,754
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,573
- Students per teacher
- 43.7:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
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 (~447 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Saddlebrook Elementary School
How many students attend Saddlebrook Elementary School?
Saddlebrook Elementary School has 447 students enrolled. It is a public school in Omaha, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saddlebrook Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saddlebrook Elementary School is 16:1, which is 19% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saddlebrook Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Saddlebrook Elementary School is White at 64.2% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saddlebrook Elementary School?
Saddlebrook Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Saddlebrook Elementary School rank among schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Saddlebrook Elementary School ranks #36 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 Saddlebrook Elementary School a good school?
Saddlebrook Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Omaha Public Schools?
Besides Saddlebrook Elementary School, Omaha Public Schools also operates Central High School (2,587 students), South High School (2,412 students), and North High School (1,754 students). See the Omaha Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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