Serving 413 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pawnee 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 39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pawnee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pawnee Elementary School's student population of 413 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
413 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pawnee 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 Pawnee Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#658 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
57%
21%
Black
3%
7%
White
33%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pawnee Elementary School's ranking?
Pawnee Elementary School is ranked #658 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?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Pawnee Elementary School?
413 students attend Pawnee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Pawnee Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pawnee Elementary School?
Pawnee Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pawnee Elementary School offer ?
Pawnee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Pawnee Elementary School part of?
Pawnee Elementary School is part of Omaha Public Schools School District.
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