Enrollment
451
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Papillion, NE
Walnut Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317527000846
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Creek Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Nebraska schools.
- #7 of 13
- schools in Papillion · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 13.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Walnut Creek Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Creek Elementary ranks #7 of 13 schools in Papillion, NE.
School address
District: Papillion La Vista Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317527000846 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.9%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walnut Creek Elementary compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walnut Creek Elementary
Walnut Creek Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Papillion, Nebraska, enrolling 451 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.9% free-meal eligibility runs 55% below the Nebraska average.
Enrollment of 451 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 145 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #103.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 451 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Papillion La Vista Community Schools spends $11,412 per pupil, 35% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Papillion La Vista Community Schools also operates Papillion La Vista South Hs (2,038 students) and Papillion La Vista Senior High (1,867 students) alongside Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek Elementary compares
Walnut Creek 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.9% | ▼ 55% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.7%
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
$11,412
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 451 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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 68.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 9.5%
African American 6.0%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Walnut Creek Elementary is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Papillion La Vista Community Schools, which includes Walnut Creek Elementary.
$11,412
Per student
-35%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.2%
State 32.0%
Federal 7.8%
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 Walnut Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papillion La Vista South Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Papillion La Vista Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Vista Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Papillion Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walnut Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,038
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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 (~451 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Walnut Creek Elementary
How many students attend Walnut Creek Elementary?
Walnut Creek Elementary has 451 students enrolled. It is a public school in Papillion, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Creek Elementary is 16.1:1, which is 19% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walnut Creek Elementary?
13.9% of students at Walnut Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walnut Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Walnut Creek Elementary is White at 68.7% of enrollment, in Papillion, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walnut Creek Elementary?
Walnut Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Walnut Creek Elementary rank among schools in Papillion?
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Creek Elementary ranks #7 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.
Is Walnut Creek Elementary a good school?
Walnut Creek Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 Papillion La Vista Community Schools?
Besides Walnut Creek Elementary, 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.
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