Minne Lusa Elementary School
Tel:
(402)457-5611
- Minne Lusa Elementary School serves 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (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 20-24% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Minne Lusa 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 5%)
School Overview
- Minne Lusa Elementary School's student population of 319 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 319 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Minne Lusa Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Minne Lusa Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.29. 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 | #901 out of 918 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 69% |
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Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 51% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | 1% |
Asian | n/a | 3% |
Hispanic | 14% | 19% |
Black | 44% | 7% |
White | 30% | 66% |
Two or more races | 11% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups | ![]() | ![]() |
Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.29 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 35% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 8% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Omaha Public s School District |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Minne Lusa Elementary School is Omaha North Magnet High School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Mc Millan Magnet Middle School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Miller Park Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Omaha Miller Park Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 368 students
0.8 miles
5625 N 28th Avenue
Omaha, NE 68111
(402)457-5620 0.8 PK-5 368 - Omaha Belvedere Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 471 students
1.0 miles
3775 Curtis Ave
Omaha, NE 68111
(402)457-6630 1.0 PK-5 471 - Omaha Mc Millan Magnet Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 789 students
1.0 miles
3802 Redick Ave
Omaha, NE 68112
(402)557-4500 1.0 6-8 789 - Omaha Florence Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 259 students
1.1 miles
7902 N 36th St
Omaha, NE 68112
(402)457-5818 1.1 PK-5 259 - Omaha Sherman Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 205 students
1.2 miles
5618 N 14th Ave
Omaha, NE 68110
(402)457-6711 1.2 PK-5 205
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