Ideal School (Closed 2023)

402 E Centennial Rd
Papillion, NE 68046
Ideal School serves 1,465 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,465 students
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NE)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
4%
22%
Black
5%
7%
White
88%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Ideal School?
1,465 students attend Ideal School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Ideal School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ideal School?
Ideal School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ideal School offer ?
Ideal School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ideal School part of?

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