Serving 489 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Neihardt Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 489 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Neihardt Elementary School serves the south part of Omaha, NE, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 1.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Neihardt Elementary School's student population of 489 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
489 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1977
School Calendar
School Rankings
Neihardt Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Neihardt Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#479 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.2%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Neihardt Elementary School's ranking?
Neihardt Elementary School is ranked #479 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Neihardt Elementary School often compared to?
Neihardt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ackerman Elementary School, Black Elk Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Neihardt Elementary School?
489 students attend Neihardt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Neihardt Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Neihardt Elementary School?
Neihardt Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Neihardt Elementary School offer ?
Neihardt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Neihardt Elementary School part of?
Neihardt Elementary School is part of Millard School District.
In what neighborhood is Neihardt Elementary School located?
Neihardt Elementary School is located in the Millard neighborhood of Omaha, NE. There are 12 other public schools located in Millard.
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