- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Omaha, NE
West Bay Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Bay Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317011002292
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Bay Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #12 of 116
- schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 6.2%
- free-lunch eligible
West Bay Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Bay Elementary School ranks #12 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Elkhorn Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317011002292 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
West Bay Elementary School shrank from 485 students in 2022-23 to 458 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.7 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 317011002292 · Omaha, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 12.7:1 · 6.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Elkhorn South High School (1,434 students)
West Bay Elementary School shrank from 485 students in 2022-23 to 458 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 32.7 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
West Bay Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elkhorn South
Elkhorn South High School
1,434 students
- Elkhorn North
Elkhorn North High School
1,050 students
- Elkhorn High S
Elkhorn High School
769 students
- Elkhorn Valley
Elkhorn Valley View Middle School
679 students
- Blue Sage Elem
Blue Sage Elementary
664 students
- This school 405
West Bay Elementary School
405 students
What this shows West Bay Elementary School reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Bay Elementary School compares
West Bay 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.2% | ▼ 80% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,437
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 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.1%
Asian 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, West Bay Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elkhorn Public Schools reports $11,437 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Bay Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn South High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn Valley View Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Sage Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Bay Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~405 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Bay Elementary School
How many students attend West Bay Elementary School?
West Bay Elementary School has 405 students enrolled. It is a public school in Omaha, NE. CCD year-over-year: 485 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Bay Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Bay Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 6% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 19% 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 West Bay Elementary School?
6.2% of students at West Bay Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Bay Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Bay Elementary School is White at 73.1% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Bay Elementary School?
West Bay Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 West Bay Elementary School rank among schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, West Bay Elementary School ranks #12 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 Elkhorn Public Schools?
Besides West Bay Elementary School, 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.