Serving 471 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, O'neill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to 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 (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: O'Neill Elementary School's attendance zone is located in O'Neill, NE, covering approximately 653.7 square miles and spanning the entire school district. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 25.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
O'neill Elementary School's student population of 471 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
471 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Dream ~ Believe ~ Achieve
School Rankings
O'neill 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 O'neill Elementary School is 0.39, 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
#497 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
22%
23%
Black
n/a
7%
White
75%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is O'neill Elementary School's ranking?
O'neill Elementary School is ranked #497 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are O'neill Elementary School often compared to?
O'neill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stuart Elementary School, Atkinson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend O'neill Elementary School?
471 students attend O'neill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of O'neill Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of O'neill Elementary School?
O'neill Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does O'neill Elementary School offer ?
O'neill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is O'neill Elementary School part of?
O'neill Elementary School is part of O'neill School District.
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