Enrollment
474
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Omaha, NE
Spring Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Spring Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317011000719
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Ridge Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Nebraska schools.
- #36 of 116
- schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 5.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring Ridge Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Ridge Elementary ranks #36 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Elkhorn Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317011000719 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.2%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spring Ridge Elementary compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spring Ridge Elementary
Spring Ridge Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Omaha, Nebraska, enrolling 474 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.2% free-meal eligibility runs 83% below the Nebraska average.
Enrollment of 474 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.
Against 98 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #57.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (8%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 474 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Elkhorn Public Schools spends $11,003 per pupil, 38% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Elkhorn Public Schools also operates Elkhorn South High School (1,434 students) and Elkhorn North High School (1,050 students) alongside Spring Ridge Elementary.
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 Spring Ridge Elementary compares
Spring Ridge Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.2% | ▼ 83% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,003
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 474 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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 79.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Asian 6.3%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, Spring Ridge Elementary is about as mixed as the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elkhorn Public Schools, which includes Spring Ridge Elementary.
$11,003
Per student
-38%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.3%
State 20.3%
Federal 6.4%
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 Spring Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn South High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn Valley View Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Sage Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~474 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Spring Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Spring Ridge Elementary?
Spring Ridge Elementary has 474 students enrolled. It is a public school in Omaha, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Ridge Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spring Ridge Elementary?
5.2% of students at Spring Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Spring Ridge Elementary is White at 79.7% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Ridge Elementary?
Spring Ridge Elementary 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 Spring Ridge Elementary rank among schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Ridge Elementary 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 Spring Ridge Elementary a good school?
Spring Ridge Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of 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 Elkhorn Public Schools?
Besides Spring Ridge Elementary, Elkhorn Public Schools also operates Elkhorn South High School (1,434 students), Elkhorn North High School (1,050 students), and Elkhorn High School (769 students). See the Elkhorn Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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