Enrollment
433
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Omaha, NE
Skinner Magnet Center
Federal NCES profile for Skinner Magnet Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317482000439
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Skinner Magnet Center earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #112 of 116
- schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 433
- students enrolled
Skinner Magnet Center has class sizes larger than 85% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Skinner Magnet Center ranks #112 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Omaha Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317482000439 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Skinner Magnet Center compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Skinner Magnet Center
Skinner Magnet Center is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Omaha, Nebraska, enrolling 433 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 433 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 433 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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 Skinner Magnet Center.
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 Skinner Magnet Center compares
Skinner Magnet Center on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 85% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.2%
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
$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 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 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
African American 54.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%
Two or More 9.9%
White 8.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Skinner Magnet Center 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 Skinner Magnet Center.
$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 Skinner Magnet Center 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westview High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Skinner Magnet Center'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 (~433 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Skinner Magnet Center
How many students attend Skinner Magnet Center?
Skinner Magnet Center has 433 students enrolled. It is a public school in Omaha, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skinner Magnet Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Skinner Magnet Center is 16.7:1, which is 24% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Skinner Magnet Center?
The largest demographic group at Skinner Magnet Center is African American at 54.0% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Skinner Magnet Center?
Skinner Magnet Center has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Skinner Magnet Center rank among schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Skinner Magnet Center ranks #112 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 Skinner Magnet Center a good school?
Skinner Magnet Center earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 Skinner Magnet Center, 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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