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 82 public elementary schools serving 35,250 students in Omaha Public Schools School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Nebraska.
Public Elementary Schools in Omaha Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
111 Schools
682 Schools
# Students
51,626 Students
208,317 Students
# Teachers
3,448 Teachers
15,462 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.
Overall District Rank
#241 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
48%
Graduation Rate
74%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.56
# American Indian Students
394 Students
2,890 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
3,553 Students
6,756 Students
% Asian Students
7%
3%
# Hispanic Students
19,789 Students
42,735 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
21%
# Black Students
12,656 Students
14,176 Students
% Black Students
25%
7%
# White Students
12,081 Students
131,495 Students
% White Students
23%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
63 Students
341 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,090 Students
9,924 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2,615
13,525
# Students in K Grade:
3,963
23,261
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,774
22,974
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,727
23,231
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,790
22,946
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,787
23,093
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,539
22,974
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,814
23,704
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,797
16,247
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,838
16,302
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,593
15
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,674
16
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,676
9
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,039
20
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
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.
Total Revenue
$765 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$991 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,825
$15,508
Spending / Student
$19,189
$16,823
Best Omaha Public Schools School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbian Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
330 S 127th St
Omaha, NE 68154
(531) 299-1240
Omaha, NE 68154
(531) 299-1240
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #22.
Standing Bear Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15860 Taylor Street
Omaha, NE 68116
(531) 299-2140
Omaha, NE 68116
(531) 299-2140
Grades: PK-4
| 570 students
Rank: #33.
Picotte Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14506 Ohio St
Omaha, NE 68116
(531) 299-1920
Omaha, NE 68116
(531) 299-1920
Grades: PK-4
| 309 students
Rank: #44.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5304 Hamilton St
Omaha, NE 68132
(531) 299-1540
Omaha, NE 68132
(531) 299-1540
Grades: PK-6
| 271 students
Rank: #55.
Wilson Focus School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5141 F Street
Omaha, NE 68117
(531) 299-2260
Omaha, NE 68117
(531) 299-2260
Grades: 3-6
| 210 students
Rank: #66.
Saddlebrook Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14850 Laurel Ave
Omaha, NE 68116
(531) 299-2020
Omaha, NE 68116
(531) 299-2020
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Dundee Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 N 51st Street
Omaha, NE 68132
(531) 299-1340
Omaha, NE 68132
(531) 299-1340
Grades: PK-6
| 447 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Ponca Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11300 N Post Rd
Omaha, NE 68112
(531) 299-1960
Omaha, NE 68112
(531) 299-1960
Grades: PK-5
| 121 students
Rank: #99.
Ops Virtual Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3215 Cuming St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-0269
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-0269
Grades: PK-5
| 0 students
Rank: #1010.
Fullerton Magnet Center
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4711 N 138th St
Omaha, NE 68164
(531) 299-1460
Omaha, NE 68164
(531) 299-1460
Grades: PK-4
| 459 students
Rank: #1111.
Alice Buffett Magnet MiddleSchool
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14101 Larimore Avenue
Omaha, NE 68164
(531) 299-2320
Omaha, NE 68164
(531) 299-2320
Grades: 5-8
| 1,096 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Crestridge Magnet Center
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
818 Crestridge Rd
Omaha, NE 68154
(531) 299-1280
Omaha, NE 68154
(531) 299-1280
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5519 Mayberry Street
Omaha, NE 68106
(531) 299-2220
Omaha, NE 68106
(531) 299-2220
Grades: PK-6
| 303 students
Rank: #1414.
Catlin Magnet Center
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12736 Marinda St
Omaha, NE 68144
(531) 299-1180
Omaha, NE 68144
(531) 299-1180
Grades: PK-5
| 135 students
Rank: #1515.
Alfonza W Davis Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8050 N 129th Avenue
Omaha, NE 68142
(531) 299-2340
Omaha, NE 68142
(531) 299-2340
Grades: 6-8
| 747 students
Rank: #1616.
Pawnee Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7310 S 48th St
Omaha, NE 68157
(531) 299-1900
Omaha, NE 68157
(531) 299-1900
Grades: PK-6
| 413 students
Rank: #1717.
Joslyn Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11220 Blondo St
Omaha, NE 68164
(531) 299-1660
Omaha, NE 68164
(531) 299-1660
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Rank: #1818.
Springville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7400 N 60th St
Omaha, NE 68152
(531) 299-2120
Omaha, NE 68152
(531) 299-2120
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: #19 - 2319. - 23.
Beals Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1720 S 48th St
Omaha, NE 68106
(531) 299-1060
Omaha, NE 68106
(531) 299-1060
Grades: PK-6
| 296 students
Rank: #19 - 2319. - 23.
Beveridge Magnet Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1616 S 120th St
Omaha, NE 68144
(531) 299-2280
Omaha, NE 68144
(531) 299-2280
Grades: 6-8
| 874 students
Rank: #19 - 2319. - 23.
Dodge Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3520 Maplewood Blvd
Omaha, NE 68134
(531) 299-1300
Omaha, NE 68134
(531) 299-1300
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #19 - 2319. - 23.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2303 N 97th St
Omaha, NE 68134
(531) 299-1360
Omaha, NE 68134
(531) 299-1360
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Rank: #19 - 2319. - 23.
Rose Hill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5605 Corby Street
Omaha, NE 68104
(531) 299-2000
Omaha, NE 68104
(531) 299-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
Rank: #2424.
Prairie Wind Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10908 Ellison Ave
Omaha, NE 68164
(531) 299-1980
Omaha, NE 68164
(531) 299-1980
Grades: PK-5
| 690 students
Rank: #2525.
Ops Virtual Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3230 Burt St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-0269
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-0269
Grades: 6-8
| 0 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Belle Ryan Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5616 L Street
Omaha, NE 68117
(531) 299-1080
Omaha, NE 68117
(531) 299-1080
Grades: PK-6
| 306 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Oak Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3109 Pedersen Dr
Omaha, NE 68144
(531) 299-1880
Omaha, NE 68144
(531) 299-1880
Grades: PK-5
| 226 students
Rank: #2828.
Lewis & Clark Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6901 Burt St
Omaha, NE 68132
(531) 299-2400
Omaha, NE 68132
(531) 299-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 896 students
Rank: #2929.
Florence Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4301 North 30 Street
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-1400
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Boyd Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8314 Boyd St
Omaha, NE 68134
(531) 299-1140
Omaha, NE 68134
(531) 299-1140
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4065 Vinton St
Omaha, NE 68105
(531) 299-1640
Omaha, NE 68105
(531) 299-1640
Grades: PK-6
| 455 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Western Hills Magnet Center
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5616 L Street
Omaha, NE 68117
(531) 299-2240
Omaha, NE 68117
(531) 299-2240
Grades: PK-6
| 365 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3420 N 78th St
Omaha, NE 68134
(531) 299-1000
Omaha, NE 68134
(531) 299-1000
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Gifford Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
717 N 32nd St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-2040
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-2040
Grades: PK-6
| 358 students
Rank: #3535.
Pinewood Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4301 North 30th St
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-1940
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-1940
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
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