Top Rankings
Ralston School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,491 students in Ralston School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Ralston School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,095 Schools
# Students
3,491 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
240 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ralston 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#227 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
62%
Graduation Rate
81%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)31.2%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2021. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
46%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
7%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
39%
61%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,994 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,314. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,571 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has grown by 57% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$5,719 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$75 MM
$5,860 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,994
$17,314
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,571
$17,740
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Ralston School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9225 Berry
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 339-6655
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 339-6655
Gr: PK-6 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Seymour Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4900 S 79th St
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 331-0540
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 331-0540
Gr: PK-6 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Wildewood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8071 Ralston Ave
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 331-6475
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 331-6475
Gr: PK-6 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Blumfield Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10310 Mockingbird Dr
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 331-0891
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 331-0891
Gr: PK-6 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Ralston Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8202 Lakeview
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 331-4701
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 331-4701
Gr: 7-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Mockingbird Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5100 S 93rd St
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 331-6954
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 331-6954
Gr: PK-6 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Karen Western Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6224 H St
Omaha, NE 68117
(402) 731-7477
Omaha, NE 68117
(402) 731-7477
Gr: PK-6 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #88.
Ralston High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8969 Park Dr
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 331-7373
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 331-7373
Gr: 9-12 | 1,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ralston School District?
Ralston School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,491 students.
What is the rank of Ralston School District?
Ralston School District is ranked #227 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ralston School District?
46% of Ralston School District students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ralston School District?
Ralston School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Ralston School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,571 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has grown by 57% over four school years.
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