Enrollment
264
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Omaha, NE
Westmont Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Westmont Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317563001483
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westmont Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #9 of 116
- schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 17.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Westmont Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westmont Elementary School ranks #9 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Springfield Platteview Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317563001483 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-7% 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
What stands out at Westmont Elementary School
Westmont Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Omaha, Nebraska, enrolling 264 students.
At 12.6:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 264 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 160 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #70.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 264 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Springfield Platteview Community Schools also operates Springfield Elementary School (400 students) and Platteview Senior High School (387 students) alongside Westmont Elementary School.
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 Westmont Elementary School compares
Westmont Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.7% | ▼ 43% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 46% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,828
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 22.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.8, Westmont Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield Platteview Community Schools, which includes Westmont Elementary School.
$15,828
Per student
-10%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Westmont Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Platteview Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Platteview Central Jr High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westmont Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~264 students)
Next steps
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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 public school in Omaha, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westmont Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westmont Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 20% 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 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% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westmont Elementary School?
Westmont Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Westmont Elementary School rank among schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Westmont Elementary School ranks #9 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 Westmont Elementary School a good school?
Westmont Elementary School earns 56/100 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 Springfield Platteview Community Schools?
Besides Westmont Elementary School, Springfield Platteview Community Schools also operates Springfield Elementary School (400 students), Platteview Senior High School (387 students), and Platteview Central Jr High School (179 students). See the Springfield Platteview Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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