Castelar Elementary School

2316 S 18th St
Omaha, NE 68108
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 621 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Castelar Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 621 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in NE
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Castelar Elementary School's student population of 621 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
621 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Castelar Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Castelar Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NE)
#875 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Castelar 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 2020-21 school year data.
20%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Castelar 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
93%
21%
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Black
2%
7%
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White
4%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NE.
0.13
This chart display the diversity score of Castelar Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Castelar Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Castelar Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Castelar Elementary School's ranking?
Castelar Elementary School is ranked #875 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
How many students attend Castelar Elementary School?
621 students attend Castelar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Castelar Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Castelar Elementary School?
Castelar Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Castelar Elementary School offer ?
Castelar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Castelar Elementary School part of?
Castelar Elementary School is part of Omaha Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 621 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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