- Enrollment
- 955
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Omaha, NE
Whitetail Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Whitetail Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317122002264
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitetail Creek Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #30 of 116
- schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 5.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitetail Creek Elementary has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitetail Creek Elementary ranks #30 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Gretna Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317122002264 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Whitetail Creek Elementary held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.4 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 317122002264 · Omaha, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
481 enr · 14.1:1 · 5.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Gretna High School (955 students)
Whitetail Creek Elementary held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.4 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Whitetail Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gretna High Sc
Gretna High School
955 students
- Aspen Creek Mi
Aspen Creek Middle School
863 students
- Gretna Middle
Gretna Middle School
784 students
- Squire John Th
Squire John Thomas Elementary
499 students
- Harvest Hills
Harvest Hills Elementary School
489 students
- This school
Whitetail Creek Elementary
481 students
What this shows Whitetail Creek Elementary reports 481 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitetail Creek Elementary compares
Whitetail Creek Elementary 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.4% | ▼ 83% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,616
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 481 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.9%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Whitetail Creek Elementary is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gretna Public Schools reports $11,616 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitetail Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gretna High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aspen Creek Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gretna Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Squire John Thomas Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harvest Hills Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitetail Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~481 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whitetail Creek Elementary
How many students attend Whitetail Creek Elementary?
Whitetail Creek Elementary has 481 students enrolled. It is a public school in Omaha, NE. CCD year-over-year: 538 (2022-23) → 563 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitetail Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitetail Creek Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whitetail Creek Elementary?
5.4% of students at Whitetail Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitetail Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Whitetail Creek Elementary is White at 81.9% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitetail Creek Elementary?
Whitetail Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Whitetail Creek Elementary rank among schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitetail Creek Elementary ranks #30 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.
What other schools are in Gretna Public Schools?
Besides Whitetail Creek Elementary, Gretna Public Schools also operates Gretna High School (955 students), Aspen Creek Middle School (863 students), and Gretna Middle School (784 students). See the Gretna Public Schools district page for the complete list.