Ackerman Elementary School
Tel:
(402)715-8420
- Ackerman Elementary School serves 461 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 85% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 72%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 93% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 82%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- Ackerman Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 33%.
Top Placements
Ackerman Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Ackerman Elementary School's student population of 461 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 461 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ackerman Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 918 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ackerman Elementary School is 0.29, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
| Overall School Rank | #154 out of 918 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 72% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 93% | 82% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 18% |
| Black | n/a | 7% |
| White | 84% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Millard School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ackerman Elementary School is Millard South High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Harry Andersen Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Harry Andersen Middle School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Omaha Harry Andersen Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 904 students
0.7 miles
15404 Adams St
Omaha, NE 68137
(402)715-8440 0.7 6-8 904 - Omaha Millard South High School Grades: 9-12 | 2213 students
0.8 miles
14905 Q St
Omaha, NE 68137
(402)715-8268 0.8 9-12 2213 - Omaha Black Elk Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 467 students
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6708 S 161 Ave
Omaha, NE 68135
(402)715-6200 1.0 PK-5 467 - Omaha Neihardt Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 664 students
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15130 Drexel
Omaha, NE 68137
(402)715-8360 1.0 PK-5 664 - Omaha Willowdale Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 421 students
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16901 P St
Omaha, NE 68135
(402)715-8280 1.0 PK-5 421
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