Serving 509 students in grades 5-6, Alice Buffett Magnet Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 87% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 91% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 82%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
509 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)87%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)91%
82%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)5%
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)10%
18%
Black
(15-16)18%
7%
White
(15-16)61%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)6%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% NE state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% NE state average).
How many students attend Alice Buffett Magnet Elementary School?
509 students attend Alice Buffett Magnet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Alice Buffett Magnet Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alice Buffett Magnet Elementary School?
Alice Buffett Magnet Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Alice Buffett Magnet Elementary School offer ?
Alice Buffett Magnet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Alice Buffett Magnet Elementary School part of?
Alice Buffett Magnet Elementary School is part of Omaha Public Schools.
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