Enrollment
336
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Omaha, NE
Sandoz Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sandoz Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317374001257
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandoz Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #60 of 116
- schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sandoz Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandoz Elementary School ranks #60 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Millard Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317374001257 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.9%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sandoz Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sandoz Elementary School
Sandoz Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Omaha, Nebraska, enrolling 336 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 336 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.
Among 153 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #125, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 672 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Millard Public Schools spends $11,075 per pupil, 37% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Millard Public Schools also operates Millard North High School (2,572 students) and Millard South High School (2,526 students) alongside Sandoz 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 Sandoz Elementary School compares
Sandoz 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▲ 36% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 35% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,075
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 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 56.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
Asian 8.0%
African American 7.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.5%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Sandoz 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 Millard Public Schools, which includes Sandoz Elementary School.
$11,075
Per student
-37%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.7%
State 31.6%
Federal 9.7%
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 Sandoz Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millard North High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millard South High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millard West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beadle Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kiewit Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandoz Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,526
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,344
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~336 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Sandoz Elementary School
How many students attend Sandoz Elementary School?
Sandoz Elementary School has 336 students enrolled. It is a public school in Omaha, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandoz Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandoz Elementary School is 11.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 26% 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 Sandoz Elementary School?
41.9% of students at Sandoz Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandoz Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sandoz Elementary School is White at 56.5% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandoz Elementary School?
Sandoz Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Sandoz Elementary School rank among schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandoz Elementary School ranks #60 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 Sandoz Elementary School a good school?
Sandoz Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. 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 Millard Public Schools?
Besides Sandoz Elementary School, Millard Public Schools also operates Millard North High School (2,572 students), Millard South High School (2,526 students), and Millard West High School (2,344 students). See the Millard Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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