Enrollment
264
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 317563001483
Westmont Elementary School — Omaha, NE
Federal NCES profile for Westmont Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 56/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 58
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Springfield Platteview Community Schools · Nebraska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.7%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westmont Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Westmont Elementary School reports 264 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 21.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% below the Nebraska state mean of 13.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 19% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 17.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 43% below the Nebraska average and 66% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 264 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 16.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Springfield Platteview Community Schools spends $29,941 per pupil district-wide, above the Nebraska average of $20,313 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 82.2% from local sources (property taxes), 14.0% from the state, and 3.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Westmont Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nebraska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.7% | ▼ 43% | 30.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 55% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
17.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 43% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
— 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$29,941
per pupil, district-wide
— above Nebraska avg of $20,313
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 264 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 264 Top 55% in Nebraska — larger than 45% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 12.9:1 -5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 17.7% -43% vs state
NCES ID 317563001483
Student demographics
White 87.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 264:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 16.7%
In-school suspensions 6
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield Platteview Community Schools, which includes Westmont Elementary School.
$29,941
Per student
+47%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
+54%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 82.2%
State 14.0%
Federal 3.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
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Prairie Wind Elementary School
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Liberty Elementary School
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Montclair Elementary School
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641 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Westmont Elementary School
How many students attend Westmont Elementary School?
Westmont Elementary School has 264 students enrolled. It is a other school in OMAHA, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westmont Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westmont Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westmont Elementary School?
17.7% of students at Westmont Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westmont Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Westmont Elementary School is White at 87.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in OMAHA, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westmont Elementary School?
Westmont Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.