Kellom Elementary School
Tel:
(402) 344-0441
- Kellom Elementary School serves 558 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (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 30% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Kellom 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 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Kellom Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Kellom Elementary School's student population of 558 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 558 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Kellom 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 Kellom Elementary School is 0.72, 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 | #865 out of 913 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 51% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 11% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 28% | 19% |
| Black | 42% | 7% |
| White | 13% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 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 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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Omaha Early Childhood Center At Educare - Kellom Grades: PK | 157 students
0.1 miles
2123 Paul Street
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 898-1783 0.1 PK 157 - Omaha Accelere Alternative School
0.2 miles
2606 Hamilton St
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 898-1568 0.2 n/a n/a - 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 | 364 students
0.5 miles
2115 Burdette St
Omaha, NE 68110
(402) 344-7147 0.5 PK-6 364
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