Enrollment
402
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Omaha, NE
Upchurch Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Upchurch Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317374002198
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Upchurch Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #24 of 116
- schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 11.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Upchurch Elementary has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Upchurch Elementary ranks #24 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Millard Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317374002198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.2%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Upchurch Elementary compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Upchurch Elementary
Upchurch Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Omaha, Nebraska, enrolling 402 students.
At 13.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nebraska median, within a few percentage points of the 13.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.2% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Nebraska average.
Enrollment of 402 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 149 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #74.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (8%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 804 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Millard Public Schools spends $11,075 per pupil, 37% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Millard Public Schools also operates Millard North High School (2,572 students) and Millard South High School (2,526 students) alongside Upchurch 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 Upchurch Elementary compares
Upchurch 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.2% | ▼ 64% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 56% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,075
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 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 75.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 6.5%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Upchurch Elementary is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Millard Public Schools, which includes Upchurch Elementary.
$11,075
Per student
-37%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.7%
State 31.6%
Federal 9.7%
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 Upchurch Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millard North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millard South High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millard West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beadle Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kiewit Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Upchurch Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,526
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,344
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~402 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Upchurch Elementary
How many students attend Upchurch Elementary?
Upchurch Elementary has 402 students enrolled. It is a public school in Omaha, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upchurch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Upchurch Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Upchurch Elementary?
11.2% of students at Upchurch Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Upchurch Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Upchurch Elementary is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Upchurch Elementary?
Upchurch Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Upchurch Elementary rank among schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Upchurch Elementary ranks #24 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 Upchurch Elementary a good school?
Upchurch Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. 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 Millard Public Schools?
Besides Upchurch Elementary, Millard Public Schools also operates Millard North High School (2,572 students), Millard South High School (2,526 students), and Millard West High School (2,344 students). See the Millard Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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