Central Park Elementary School

4904 N 42nd St
Omaha, NE 68111
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Central Park Elementary School serves 349 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Central Park Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 349 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in NE
  • Math Proficiency
    : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Central Park Elementary School's student population of 349 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
349 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Central Park Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Central Park Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NE)
Overall Testing Rank
#870 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
11%
3%
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Hispanic
13%
21%
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Black
55%
7%
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White
13%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.65
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central Park Elementary School's ranking?
Central Park Elementary School is ranked #870 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
How many students attend Central Park Elementary School?
349 students attend Central Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Central Park Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Park Elementary School?
Central Park Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Central Park Elementary School offer ?
Central Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Central Park Elementary School part of?
Central Park Elementary School is part of Omaha Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 349 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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