- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Omaha, NE
Willowdale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Willowdale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317374000089
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willowdale Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Nebraska schools.
- #48 of 116
- schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 10.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Willowdale Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willowdale Elementary School ranks #48 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Millard Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317374000089 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Willowdale Elementary School shrank from 495 students in 2022-23 to 468 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.7 → 28.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 317374000089 · Omaha, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
469 enr · 16.8:1 · 10.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Millard North High School (2,572 students)
Willowdale Elementary School shrank from 495 students in 2022-23 to 468 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 28.7 → 28.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Willowdale Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Millard North
Millard North High School
2,572 students
- Millard South
Millard South High School
2,526 students
- Millard West H
Millard West High School
2,344 students
- Beadle Middle 1,011
Beadle Middle School
1,011 students
- Kiewit Middle 967
Kiewit Middle School
967 students
- This school 469
Willowdale Elementary School
469 students
What this shows Willowdale Elementary School reports 469 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willowdale Elementary School compares
Willowdale Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.9% | ▼ 65% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 86% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,579
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, Willowdale Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Millard Public Schools reports $11,579 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willowdale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millard North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millard South High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millard West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beadle Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kiewit Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willowdale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,526
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,344
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~469 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willowdale Elementary School
How many students attend Willowdale Elementary School?
Willowdale Elementary School has 469 students enrolled. It is a public school in Omaha, NE. CCD year-over-year: 495 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willowdale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willowdale Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 24% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Willowdale Elementary School?
10.9% of students at Willowdale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willowdale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Willowdale Elementary School is White at 78.0% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willowdale Elementary School?
Willowdale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Willowdale Elementary School rank among schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Willowdale Elementary School ranks #48 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 Millard Public Schools?
Besides Willowdale Elementary School, Millard Public Schools also operates Millard North High School (2,572 students), Millard South High School (2,526 students), and Millard West High School (2,344 students). See the Millard Public Schools district page for the complete list.