- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elkhorn, NE
Westridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Westridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317011001802
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westridge Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #2 of 8
- schools in Elkhorn · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 16.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Westridge Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westridge Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 schools in Elkhorn, NE.
School address
District: Elkhorn Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317011001802 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Westridge Elementary School held near 373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.1 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 317011001802 · Elkhorn, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
346 enr · 12.8:1 · 16.8% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Elkhorn South High School (1,434 students)
Westridge Elementary School held near 373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.1 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Westridge 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 346
Westridge Elementary School
346 students
What this shows Westridge Elementary School reports 346 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westridge Elementary School compares
Westridge Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.8% | ▼ 46% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 49% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.5%
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 346 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 78.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Asian 6.9%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.8, Westridge Elementary School is about as mixed as 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 Westridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn South High School | Larger | Lower 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Sage Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westridge 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 (~346 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westridge Elementary School
How many students attend Westridge Elementary School?
Westridge Elementary School has 346 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elkhorn, NE. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 373 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westridge Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 18% 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 Westridge Elementary School?
16.8% of students at Westridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Westridge Elementary School is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Elkhorn, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westridge Elementary School?
Westridge Elementary School 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 Westridge Elementary School rank among schools in Elkhorn?
By Resource Investment Index, Westridge Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 schools in Elkhorn, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elkhorn on the city page.
What other schools are in Elkhorn Public Schools?
Besides Westridge 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.