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District reports modest enrollment growth, rising diversity and staffing metrics
Summary
District human resources reported 12,120 students (Oct. 1 count), small overall growth, higher nonwhite student share (30.2%), average class sizes (elementary 19.47, middle 21.12, high 22.44), 1,771 employees (1,609 FTE), and average teacher salary of $66,005; the board discussed a noticeable uptick in homeschool numbers.
Papillion La Vista Community Schools presented its annual human resources and student demographics report at the Jan. 12 board meeting.
Dr. Settles, who led the presentation, said the district’s Oct. 1 membership stood at 12,120 students, an increase of 51 students from the previous year, and noted K–12 membership rose by 69 students. She reported a small increase in the district’s percentage of nonwhite students to 30.2% and a free-and-reduced lunch rate of 24.44% as of the October count.
The presentation included average class-size figures the district monitors closely: elementary (19.47), middle (21.12) and high school (22.44). Dr. Settles said staffing totals are 1,771 employees (1,609 FTE) and the district filled 42 more positions than last year, mostly paraprofessionals. She cited average teacher experience (about 14 years) and noted 668 teachers hold master’s degrees; the average teacher salary was reported as $66,005 and starting salary $40,750.
Board members pressed for context on a jump in homeschool (exempt school) counts, and staff said the district will investigate grade-level patterns and consider outreach such as exit interviews and surveys to better understand reasons families opt for homeschooling.
Board members thanked the HR and data team for the information and noted class size remains a top community concern.
