Conestoga Magnet Elementary School
Tel:
(402)344-7147
- Conestoga Magnet Elementary School serves 373 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Conestoga Magnet Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Conestoga Magnet Elementary School's student population of 373 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 373 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Conestoga Magnet Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Conestoga Magnet Elementary School is 0.47, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
| Overall School Rank | #892 out of 918 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 69% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 19% |
| Black | 71% | 7% |
| White | 6% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.29 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Omaha Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Conestoga Magnet Elementary School is Central High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is King Science/tech Magnet Middle School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Kellom Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Omaha Blackburn Alternative Program Alternative School
0.5 miles
2606 Hamilton Street
Omaha, NE 68131
(402)344-3385 0.5 n/a n/a - Omaha Early Childhood Center At Educare - Kellom Grades: PK | 151 students
0.5 miles
2123 Paul Street
Omaha, NE 68102
(402)898-1783 0.5 PK 151 - Omaha Gateway To College Alternative School
0.5 miles
2606 Hamilton St
Omaha, NE 68131
(402)898-1568 0.5 n/a n/a - Omaha Kellom Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 515 students
0.5 miles
1311 N 24th St
Omaha, NE 68102
(402)344-0441 0.5 PK-6 515 - Omaha Kennedy Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 230 students
0.8 miles
2906 N 30th St
Omaha, NE 68111
(402)457-5520 0.8 PK-5 230
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