Kellom Elementary School

1311 N 24th St
Omaha, NE 68102
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 313 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kellom 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 313 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in NE
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kellom Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

School Overview

Kellom Elementary School's student population of 313 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
313 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Kellom 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 Kellom Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NE)
#858 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
46%
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20-24%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
16%
3%
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Hispanic
16%
21%
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Black
59%
7%
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White
6%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
This chart display the diversity score of Kellom Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kellom Elementary School's ranking?
Kellom Elementary School is ranked #858 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Kellom Elementary School often compared to?
Kellom Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sherman Elementary School, Skinner Magnet Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
How many students attend Kellom Elementary School?
313 students attend Kellom Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Kellom Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kellom Elementary School?
Kellom Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kellom Elementary School offer ?
Kellom Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Kellom Elementary School part of?
Kellom Elementary School is part of Omaha Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 313 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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