At a glance
Reported students
268
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Nebraska elementary enrollment
44th percentile
Compared with 530 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
366
Benson West Elementary School: 268 reported students.
State peer staffing position
46th percentile
13:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 406
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35.83
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.3:1
What the reported data says about Benson West Elementary School
Benson West Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Omaha. It is one of 112 current school records connected to Omaha Public Schools. NCES reports 268 students for 2024–25.
Among 530 elementary schools in Nebraska with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 286 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 44th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13:1, close to the Nebraska median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (32.1%) and White (24.6%). English learners represent 23.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Benson West Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 23.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White24.6%
- Hispanic12.3%
- Black32.1%
- Asian16.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Omaha Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Adams Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
270 reported students
Kennedy Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
272 reported students
Jackson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
273 reported students
Belle Ryan Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
278 reported students
Florence Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
258 reported students
Sherman Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
257 reported students
Public schools near Benson West Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Hill Elementary School Elementary · Omaha Public Schools | PK–05 | 287 | 0.8 mi |
| Adams Elementary School Elementary · Omaha Public Schools | PK–05 | 270 | 1 mi |
| Western Hills Elementary School Elementary · Omaha Public Schools | PK–06 | 377 | 1.1 mi |
| Hillside Elementary School Elementary · Westside Community Schools | PK–06 | 391 | 1.2 mi |
| Fontenelle Elementary School Elementary · Omaha Public Schools | PK–05 | 452 | 1.3 mi |
| Harrison Elementary School Elementary · Omaha Public Schools | PK–06 | 286 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Benson West Elementary School
What grades does Benson West Elementary School serve?
Benson West Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Omaha Public Schools.
How many students attend Benson West Elementary School?
Benson West Elementary School reported 268 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 44th percentile among 530 Nebraska elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 406 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Benson West Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13:1, based on 268 students and 20.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Nebraska median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Benson West Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Benson West Elementary School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Omaha Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Benson West Elementary School in?
Benson West Elementary School is part of Omaha Public Schools, based in Omaha, NE, which operates 112 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Benson West Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Rose Hill Elementary School (0.8 mi), Adams Elementary School (1 mi), Western Hills Elementary School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.