Fort Calhoun Elementary School
Tel:
(402) 468-5714
Fort Calhoun Elementary School serves 380 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (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 61% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Fort Calhoun Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Fort Calhoun Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Fort Calhoun Elementary School's student population of 380 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
Total Students | 380 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Fort Calhoun Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Fort Calhoun Elementary School is 0.12, 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 | #188 out of 913 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 51% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | n/a | 3% |
Hispanic | 3% | 19% |
Black | 1% | 7% |
White | 94% | 66% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.52 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 8% | 37% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 9% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Fort Calhoun Community Schools School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Fort Calhoun Elementary School is Fort Calhoun High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Ponca Elementary School (6.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fort Calhoun Fort Calhoun High School Grades: 7-12 | 345 students
0.5 miles
5876 County Road P43
Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
(402) 468-5591 0.5 7-12 345 - Omaha Ponca Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 147 students
6.9 miles
11300 N Post Rd
Omaha, NE 68112
(531) 299-1960 6.9 PK-5 147 - Omaha Uta Halee Academy Program Alternative School
7.3 miles
10625 Calhoun Road
Omaha, NE 68112
(402) 905-9655 7.3 n/a n/a - Blair Blair South Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 132 students
8.1 miles
1616 Butler St
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-2229 8.1 PK-2 132 - Blair Gerald Otte Blair Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 531 students
8.1 miles
555 Jackson St
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3678 8.1 6-8 531
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