Ackerman Elementary School
Tel:
(402) 715-8420
Ackerman Elementary School serves 480 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Ackerman Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Ackerman Elementary School's student population of 480 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 480 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
Ackerman Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 913 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Ackerman Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #115 out of 913 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 19% |
| Black | 1% | 7% |
| White | 81% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Millard School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Harry Andersen Middle School (0.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Omaha Harry Andersen Middle School Math: 59% | Reading: 56%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 936 students10
0.7 miles
15404 Adams St
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-8440 0.7 6-8 936 - Omaha Millard South High School Math: 57% | Reading: 60%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,360 students10
0.8 miles
14905 Q St
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-8268 0.8 9-12 2,360 - Omaha Black Elk Elementary School Math: 76% | Reading: 72%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 527 students10
1.0 miles
6708 S 161 Ave
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-6200 1 PK-5 527 - Omaha Neihardt Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 51%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 646 students10
1.0 miles
15130 Drexel
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-8360 1 PK-5 646 - Omaha Willowdale Elementary School Math: 82% | Reading: 75%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 433 students10
1.0 miles
16901 P St
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-8280 1 PK-5 433
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