- Enrollment
- 2,145
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Omaha, NE
Sunset Hills Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sunset Hills Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317866001718
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunset Hills Elementary School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Nebraska schools.
- #4 of 116
- schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 8.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunset Hills Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Hills Elementary School ranks #4 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Westside Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317866001718 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Sunset Hills Elementary School held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.8 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 317866001718 · Omaha, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
301 enr · 16.7:1 · 8.2% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Westside High School (2,145 students)
Sunset Hills Elementary School held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.8 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Sunset Hills Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westside High
Westside High School
2,145 students
- Westside Middl
Westside Middle School
948 students
- Westbrook Elem 545
Westbrook Elementary School
545 students
- Hillside Eleme 391
Hillside Elementary School
391 students
- Oakdale Elemen 312
Oakdale Elementary School
312 students
- This school 301
Sunset Hills Elementary School
301 students
What this shows Sunset Hills Elementary School reports 301 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunset Hills Elementary School compares
Sunset Hills Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.2% | ▼ 73% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 39% | - | - |
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.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
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
4.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,352
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.0, Sunset Hills Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westside Community Schools reports $15,352 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunset Hills Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westside Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westbrook Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillside Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakdale Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunset Hills Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~301 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunset Hills Elementary School
How many students attend Sunset Hills Elementary School?
Sunset Hills Elementary School has 301 students enrolled. It is a public school in Omaha, NE. CCD year-over-year: 281 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Hills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Hills Elementary School 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 percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunset Hills Elementary School?
8.2% of students at Sunset Hills Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunset Hills Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sunset Hills Elementary School is White at 84.4% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunset Hills Elementary School?
Sunset Hills Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sunset Hills Elementary School rank among schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Hills Elementary School ranks #4 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 Westside Community Schools?
Besides Sunset Hills Elementary School, Westside Community Schools also operates Westside High School (2,145 students), Westside Middle School (948 students), and Westbrook Elementary School (545 students). See the Westside Community Schools district page for the complete list.