- Enrollment
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbus, NE
West Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310534000170
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Park Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Nebraska schools.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 38.5%
- free-lunch eligible
West Park Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Park Elementary ranks #2 of 7 schools in Columbus, NE.
School address
District: Columbus Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310534000170 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
West Park Elementary shrank from 262 students in 2022-23 to 231 in 2023-24 (-11.8%).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 13.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 310534000170 · Columbus, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
215 enr · 16.5:1 · 38.5% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbus High School (1,337 students)
West Park Elementary shrank from 262 students in 2022-23 to 231 in 2023-24 (-11.8%). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 13.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
West Park Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbus High
Columbus High School
1,337 students
- Columbus Middl
Columbus Middle School
1,166 students
- Centennial Ele 353
Centennial Elementary School
353 students
- Lost Creek Ele 318
Lost Creek Elementary Sch
318 students
- North Park Ele 304
North Park Elementary
304 students
- This school 215
West Park Elementary
215 students
What this shows West Park Elementary reports 215 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Park Elementary compares
West Park Elementary 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▲ 25% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
215
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 84% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,835
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 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.3%
White 40.9%
African American 1.9%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, West Park Elementary is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbus Public Schools reports $12,835 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbus Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lost Creek Elementary Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Park Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,166
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~215 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Park Elementary
How many students attend West Park Elementary?
West Park Elementary has 215 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbus, NE. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 231 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Park Elementary is 16.5:1, which is 22% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Park Elementary?
38.5% of students at West Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Park Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 55.3% of enrollment, in Columbus, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Park Elementary?
West Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Park Elementary rank among schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, West Park Elementary ranks #2 of 7 schools in Columbus, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbus Public Schools?
Besides West Park Elementary, Columbus Public Schools also operates Columbus High School (1,337 students), Columbus Middle School (1,166 students), and Centennial Elementary School (353 students). See the Columbus Public Schools district page for the complete list.