At a glance
Reported students
473
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.82
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Nebraska elementary enrollment
88th percentile
Compared with 530 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
351.5
Mockingbird Elementary School: 473 reported students.
State peer staffing position
85th percentile
15.9:1 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
- 364
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.2:1
What the reported data says about Mockingbird Elementary School
Mockingbird Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Omaha. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Ralston Public Schools. NCES reports 473 students for 2024–25.
Among 530 elementary schools in Nebraska with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 286 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 88th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.9:1, above 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 Hispanic or Latino (64.5%) and White (23%). English learners represent 29.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.7%. 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 Mockingbird Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.82 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 29.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.13
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.13
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White23%
- Hispanic64.5%
- Black6.3%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.1%
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 Ralston Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Blumfield Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
373 reported students
Meadows Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
330 reported students
Wildewood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
303 reported students
Seymour Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
286 reported students
Karen Western Elementary Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–06
214 reported students
Ralston Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
488 reported students
Public schools near Mockingbird 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadows Elementary School Elementary · Ralston Public Schools | PK–06 | 330 | 0.6 mi |
| Blumfield Elementary School Elementary · Ralston Public Schools | PK–06 | 373 | 0.9 mi |
| Seymour Elementary School Elementary · Ralston Public Schools | PK–06 | 286 | 1.1 mi |
| Hitchcock Elementary School Elementary · Millard Public Schools | PK–05 | 233 | 1.1 mi |
| Wildewood Elementary School Elementary · Ralston Public Schools | PK–06 | 303 | 1.3 mi |
| Paddock Road Elementary School Elementary · Westside Community Schools | PK–06 | 285 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mockingbird Elementary School
What grades does Mockingbird Elementary School serve?
Mockingbird Elementary School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Ralston Public Schools.
How many students attend Mockingbird Elementary School?
Mockingbird Elementary School reported 473 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 88th percentile among 530 Nebraska elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 364 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mockingbird Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 15.9:1, based on 473 students and 29.82 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 Mockingbird Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mockingbird Elementary School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Ralston Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Mockingbird Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
71.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Mockingbird Elementary School in?
Mockingbird Elementary School is part of Ralston Public Schools, based in Ralston, NE, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mockingbird Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Meadows Elementary School (0.6 mi), Blumfield Elementary School (0.9 mi), Seymour Elementary School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.