Serving 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Gifford Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 358 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gifford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Gifford Elementary School's student population of 358 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
358 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gifford Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gifford Elementary School is 0.79, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#823 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
16%
3%
Hispanic
25%
21%
Black
31%
7%
White
17%
64%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gifford Elementary School's ranking?
Gifford Elementary School is ranked #823 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
How many students attend Gifford Elementary School?
358 students attend Gifford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Gifford Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gifford Elementary School?
Gifford Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gifford Elementary School offer ?
Gifford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Gifford Elementary School part of?
Gifford Elementary School is part of Omaha Public Schools School District.
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