Blue Sage Elementary School

3600 S 215th Street
Elkhorn, NE 68022
10/
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Top 1%
Serving 562 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blue Sage Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 562 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 1% in NE
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Blue Sage Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

School Overview

Blue Sage Elementary School's student population of 562 students has grown by 198% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 133% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
562 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Blue Sage Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Sage Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
#1 out of 902 schools
(Top 1%)
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90-94%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Blue Sage Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Blue Sage Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
3%
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Hispanic
3%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Blue Sage Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
7%
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White
81%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.33
This chart displays the diversity score of Blue Sage Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Blue Sage Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blue Sage Elementary School's ranking?
Blue Sage Elementary School is ranked #1 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Blue Sage Elementary School?
562 students attend Blue Sage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Blue Sage Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Sage Elementary School?
Blue Sage Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Blue Sage Elementary School offer ?
Blue Sage Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Blue Sage Elementary School part of?
Blue Sage Elementary School is part of Elkhorn School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 562 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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