- Enrollment
- 2,038
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Papillion, NE
Tara Heights Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tara Heights Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317527001481
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tara Heights Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #5 of 13
- schools in Papillion · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 26.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Tara Heights Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tara Heights Elementary School ranks #5 of 13 schools in Papillion, NE.
School address
District: Papillion La Vista Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317527001481 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Tara Heights Elementary School shrank from 437 students in 2022-23 to 404 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 29.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 317527001481 · Papillion, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 14.3:1 · 26.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Papillion La Vista South Hs (2,038 students)
Tara Heights Elementary School shrank from 437 students in 2022-23 to 404 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 29.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Tara Heights Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Papillion La V
Papillion La Vista South Hs
2,038 students
- Papillion La V
Papillion La Vista Senior High
1,867 students
- La Vista Middl 719
La Vista Middle School
719 students
- Papillion Midd 635
Papillion Middle School
635 students
- Liberty Middle 522
Liberty Middle School
522 students
- This school 399
Tara Heights Elementary School
399 students
What this shows Tara Heights Elementary School reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tara Heights Elementary School compares
Tara Heights Elementary School 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.8% | ▼ 13% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 63% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,422
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
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 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 3.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, Tara Heights Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Papillion La Vista Community Schools reports $12,422 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tara Heights Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papillion La Vista South Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Papillion La Vista Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Vista Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Papillion Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tara Heights Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~399 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tara Heights Elementary School
How many students attend Tara Heights Elementary School?
Tara Heights Elementary School has 399 students enrolled. It is a public school in Papillion, NE. CCD year-over-year: 437 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tara Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tara Heights Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tara Heights Elementary School?
26.8% of students at Tara Heights Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tara Heights Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tara Heights Elementary School is White at 76.4% of enrollment, in Papillion, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tara Heights Elementary School?
Tara Heights Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Tara Heights Elementary School rank among schools in Papillion?
By Resource Investment Index, Tara Heights Elementary School ranks #5 of 13 schools in Papillion, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Papillion on the city page.
What other schools are in Papillion La Vista Community Schools?
Besides Tara Heights Elementary School, Papillion La Vista Community Schools also operates Papillion La Vista South Hs (2,038 students), Papillion La Vista Senior High (1,867 students), and La Vista Middle School (719 students). See the Papillion La Vista Community Schools district page for the complete list.