- Enrollment
- 2,587
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Skinner Magnet Center shrank from 435 students in 2022-23 to 411 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 317482000439 · Omaha, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
433 enr · 16.7:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (2,587 students)
Skinner Magnet Center shrank from 435 students in 2022-23 to 411 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Skinner Magnet Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
2,587 students
- South High Sch
South High School
2,412 students
- North High Sch
North High School
1,754 students
- Burke High Sch
Burke High School
1,693 students
- Westview High
Westview High School
1,573 students
- This school 433
Skinner Magnet Center
433 students
What this shows Skinner Magnet Center reports 433 students on the CCD universe file.
How Skinner Magnet Center compares
Skinner Magnet Center is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,585
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
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.
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
District finance for Omaha Public Schools reports $16,585 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,412
- 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
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 (~433 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 411 (2023-24), down 24.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.