Enrollment
1,573
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bennington, NE
Westview High School
Federal NCES profile for Westview High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317482002436
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westview High School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Bennington · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 43.7:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 1,573
- students enrolled
Westview High School has class sizes larger than 99% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westview High School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Bennington, NE.
School address
District: Omaha Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317482002436 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
43.7:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+224% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westview High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westview High School
Westview High School is a large high school in Bennington, Nebraska, enrolling 1,573 students.
Class loads run heavy: 43.7:1 is larger than about 99% of Nebraska schools and 224% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nebraska, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,573 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and African American (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
The surrounding Omaha Public Schools spends $14,202 per pupil, 20% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Omaha Public Schools also operates Central High School (2,587 students) and South High School (2,412 students) alongside Westview High 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 Westview High School compares
Westview High 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 | 43.7:1 | ▲ 224% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,573 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
43.7:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,573
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
43.7:1
students per teacher
- 224% above state mean
Top 99% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,202
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 43.2%
African American 27.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Westview High School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Omaha Public Schools, which includes Westview High School.
$14,202
Per student
-20%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.3%
State 39.9%
Federal 15.8%
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 Westview High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burke High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westview High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,587
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,412
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,754
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,517
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high 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 (~1,573 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~43.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Westview High School
How many students attend Westview High School?
Westview High School has 1,573 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bennington, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westview High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westview High School is 43.7:1, which is 224% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 178% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westview High School?
The largest demographic group at Westview High School is White at 43.2% of enrollment, in Bennington, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westview High School?
Westview High School has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Westview High School rank among public schools in Bennington?
By Resource Investment Index, Westview High School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Bennington, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bennington on the city page.
Is Westview High School a good school?
Westview High School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska. 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 Omaha Public Schools?
Besides Westview High School, Omaha Public Schools also operates Central High School (2,587 students), South High School (2,412 students), and North High School (1,754 students). See the Omaha Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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