2025 Compare Cities Education:
Omaha, NE vs Walsenburg, CO

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Highlights
- Walsenburg spends 50.1% more per student than Omaha.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 22.3% higher in Walsenburg than in Omaha. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Walsenburg had 6.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Omaha
 Omaha, NEWalsenburg, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,904$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,673  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,181$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.12  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6984573
 Students per Counselor372  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock9.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock84.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.38.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
Reviews for Omaha    122 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Born and raised in Omaha, moved to the Pacific Northwest for 50 years, and now back in Omaha. Feels safe, secure, good health care, lots of activities. Compared to  More

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Over 2 years ago

Many of the reviews say Omaha is good for family life - it is, but it also offers the best of quality urban living. I've lived here for 20 years, after living in  More

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Pros: Not much happens, no news is good news. No major tornadoes for decades!! Education can be good in areas. Career opportunities for those who take risks and  More

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Reviews for Walsenburg    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Yes housing is cheap, but it is not cheap to live here. You will likely pay more in utilities than you will in rent and that is miserable. Food and other items are  More

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Over 11 years ago

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I'm not sure what "zip zam" is doing wrong, but the Walsenburg I visit for weeks (or months) every year is nothing like that person describes. People are decent and  More

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