Kellom Elementary School
Tel:
(402)344-0441
- Kellom Elementary School serves 515 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50% (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 26% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 34%.
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Kellom Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Kellom Elementary School's student population of 515 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 515 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Kellom Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Kellom Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. 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 | #705 out of 918 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 69% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 4% | 1% |
| Asian | 12% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 27% | 19% |
| Black | 41% | 7% |
| White | 12% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Kellom Elementary School is Central High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is King Science/tech Magnet Middle School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Conestoga Magnet Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Omaha Early Childhood Center At Educare - Kellom Grades: PK | 151 students
0.1 miles
2123 Paul Street
Omaha, NE 68102
(402)898-1783 0.1 PK 151 - Omaha Blackburn Alternative Program Alternative School
0.2 miles
2606 Hamilton Street
Omaha, NE 68131
(402)344-3385 0.2 n/a n/a - Omaha Gateway To College Alternative School
0.2 miles
2606 Hamilton St
Omaha, NE 68131
(402)898-1568 0.2 n/a n/a - Omaha Conestoga Magnet Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 373 students
0.5 miles
2115 Burdette St
Omaha, NE 68110
(402)344-7147 0.5 PK-6 373 - Omaha Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 2612 students
0.7 miles
124 N 20th St
Omaha, NE 68102
(402)557-3300 0.7 9-12 2612
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