Karen Western Elementary School
Tel:
(402)731-7477
- Karen Western Elementary School serves 188 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (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 35-39% (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 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Karen Western 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
- Karen Western Elementary School's student population of 188 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 188 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Karen Western Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Karen Western Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. 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 | #532 out of 918 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 69% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 54% | 19% |
| Black | 1% | 7% |
| White | 35% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ralston Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Karen Western Elementary School is Ralston High School (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Ralston Middle School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Wilson Focus School (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Omaha Early Chldhd At Karen-western Elementary School Grades: PK | 19 students
0.0 miles
6224 H Street
Omaha, NE 68117
(402)827-5339 0.0 PK 19 - Omaha Wilson Focus School Grades: 3-6 | 232 students
0.8 miles
5141 F Street
Omaha, NE 68117
(402)733-1785 0.8 3-6 232 - Omaha Ashland Park/robbins Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 801 students
1.1 miles
5050 S 51st St
Omaha, NE 68117
(402)734-6001 1.1 PK-6 801 - Omaha Seymour Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 233 students
1.5 miles
4900 S 79th St
Omaha, NE 68127
(402)331-0540 1.5 PK-6 233 - Omaha Westgate Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 291 students
1.5 miles
7802 Hascall
Omaha, NE 68124
(402)390-6495 1.5 PK-6 291
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