Gilder Elementary School
Tel:
(402) 734-7334
Gilder Elementary School serves 364 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Gilder 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 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Gilder Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
Gilder Elementary School's student population of 364 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 364 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Gilder Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Gilder Elementary School is 0.59, which is more 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 | #781 out of 913 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 57% | 19% |
| Black | 8% | 7% |
| White | 29% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Omaha School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Gilder Elementary School is Bryan High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Bryan Middle School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Pawnee Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bellevue Bryan Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 840 students
0.6 miles
8210 S 42nd St
Bellevue, NE 68147
(402) 557-4100 0.6 7-8 840 - Omaha Bryan High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,932 student
0.9 miles
4700 Giles Rd
Omaha, NE 68157
(402) 557-3100 0.9 9-12 1,932 - Omaha Pawnee Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 435 students
0.9 miles
7310 S 48th St
Omaha, NE 68157
(402) 734-5011 0.9 PK-6 435 - Bellevue Chandler View Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 668 students
1.2 miles
7800 S 25th St
Bellevue, NE 68147
(402) 734-5705 1.2 PK-6 668 - Omaha Early Learning Center (0-3) At Gateway Grades: PK | 26 students
1.2 miles
5810 S 42nd St
Omaha, NE 68107
(402) 561-6030 1.2 PK 26
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