Omaha Public Schools School District

3215 Cuming St
Omaha, NE 68131-2024
(District boundaries shown in map)
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10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Omaha Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 75 public preschools serving 25,767 students in Omaha Public Schools School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Nebraska.
Public Preschools in Omaha Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
111 Schools
603 Schools
# Students
51,626 Students
158,246 Students
# Teachers
3,448 Teachers
11,707 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Omaha Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has decreased from 79% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NE)
#241 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Omaha Public Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
20%
46%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Omaha Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
28%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Omaha Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
74%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Omaha Public Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.74
0.55
# American Indian Students
394 Students
2,269 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
3,553 Students
5,000 Students
% Asian Students
7%
3%
# Hispanic Students
19,789 Students
32,139 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
20%
# Black Students
12,656 Students
10,360 Students
% Black Students
25%
7%
# White Students
12,081 Students
100,792 Students
% White Students
23%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
63 Students
261 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,090 Students
7,425 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
2,615
19,009
# Students in K Grade:
3,963
23,391
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,774
22,881
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,727
22,953
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,790
21,518
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,787
21,421
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,539
19,200
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,814
7,467
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,797
180
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,838
226
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,593
-
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,674
-
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,676
-
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,039
-
# Ungraded Students:
-
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District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,825 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,508. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,189 is higher than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$765 MM
$5,080 MM
This chart display total revenue of Omaha Public Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$991 MM
$5,511 MM
This chart display total spending of Omaha Public Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,825
$15,508
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Omaha Public Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$19,189
$16,823
This chart display average spending per public school student in Omaha Public Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Omaha Public Schools School District Public Preschools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbian Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
330 S 127th St
Omaha, NE 68154
(531) 299-1240
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #22.
Standing Bear Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15860 Taylor Street
Omaha, NE 68116
(531) 299-2140
Grades: PK-4
| 570 students
Rank: #33.
Picotte Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14506 Ohio St
Omaha, NE 68116
(531) 299-1920
Grades: PK-4
| 309 students
Rank: #44.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5304 Hamilton St
Omaha, NE 68132
(531) 299-1540
Grades: PK-6
| 271 students
Rank: #55.
Saddlebrook Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14850 Laurel Ave
Omaha, NE 68116
(531) 299-2020
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Dundee Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
310 N 51st Street
Omaha, NE 68132
(531) 299-1340
Grades: PK-6
| 447 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Ponca Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11300 N Post Rd
Omaha, NE 68112
(531) 299-1960
Grades: PK-5
| 121 students
Rank: #88.
Ops Virtual Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3215 Cuming St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-0269
Grades: PK-5
| 0 students
Rank: #99.
Fullerton Magnet Center
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4711 N 138th St
Omaha, NE 68164
(531) 299-1460
Grades: PK-4
| 459 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Crestridge Magnet Center
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
818 Crestridge Rd
Omaha, NE 68154
(531) 299-1280
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5519 Mayberry Street
Omaha, NE 68106
(531) 299-2220
Grades: PK-6
| 303 students
Rank: #1212.
Catlin Magnet Center
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12736 Marinda St
Omaha, NE 68144
(531) 299-1180
Grades: PK-5
| 135 students
Rank: #1313.
Pawnee Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7310 S 48th St
Omaha, NE 68157
(531) 299-1900
Grades: PK-6
| 413 students
Rank: #1414.
Joslyn Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11220 Blondo St
Omaha, NE 68164
(531) 299-1660
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Rank: #1515.
Springville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7400 N 60th St
Omaha, NE 68152
(531) 299-2120
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Beals Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1720 S 48th St
Omaha, NE 68106
(531) 299-1060
Grades: PK-6
| 296 students
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Dodge Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3520 Maplewood Blvd
Omaha, NE 68134
(531) 299-1300
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2303 N 97th St
Omaha, NE 68134
(531) 299-1360
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Rose Hill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5605 Corby Street
Omaha, NE 68104
(531) 299-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
Rank: #2020.
Prairie Wind Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10908 Ellison Ave
Omaha, NE 68164
(531) 299-1980
Grades: PK-5
| 690 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Belle Ryan Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5616 L Street
Omaha, NE 68117
(531) 299-1080
Grades: PK-6
| 306 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Oak Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3109 Pedersen Dr
Omaha, NE 68144
(531) 299-1880
Grades: PK-5
| 226 students
Rank: #2323.
Florence Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4301 North 30 Street
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Boyd Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8314 Boyd St
Omaha, NE 68134
(531) 299-1140
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4065 Vinton St
Omaha, NE 68105
(531) 299-1640
Grades: PK-6
| 455 students
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Western Hills Magnet Center
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5616 L Street
Omaha, NE 68117
(531) 299-2240
Grades: PK-6
| 365 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3420 N 78th St
Omaha, NE 68134
(531) 299-1000
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Gifford Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
717 N 32nd St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-2040
Grades: PK-6
| 358 students
Rank: #2929.
Pinewood Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4301 North 30th St
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-1940
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: #3030.
Ashland Park/robbins Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5050 S 51st St
Omaha, NE 68117
(531) 299-1020
Grades: PK-6
| 802 students
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Chandler View Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7800 S 25th St
Bellevue, NE 68147
(531) 299-1220
Grades: PK-6
| 594 students
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Lothrop Magnet Center
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3300 North 22 Street
Omaha, NE 68110
(531) 299-1780
Grades: PK-4
| 363 students
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Sunny Slope Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10828 Old Maple Rd
Omaha, NE 68164
(531) 299-2160
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #3434.
Benson West Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6652 Maple St
Omaha, NE 68104
(531) 299-1120
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #3535.
Field Club Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3512 Walnut St
Omaha, NE 68105
(531) 299-1380
Grades: PK-5
| 602 students
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 111 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 51,626 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : 74% (Btm 50% in NE)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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