Serving 235 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oak Valley 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 50-54% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: OAK VALLEY ELEM SCHOOL serves the southwest part of Omaha, NE, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 0.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oak Valley Elementary School's student population of 235 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
235 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Oak Valley 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 Oak Valley Elementary School is 0.70, which is more 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
#514 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
31%
23%
Black
14%
7%
White
43%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.1%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Oak Valley Elementary School is ranked #514 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Oak Valley Elementary School?
235 students attend Oak Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Oak Valley Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oak Valley Elementary School?
Oak Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Oak Valley Elementary School offer ?
Oak Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oak Valley Elementary School part of?
Oak Valley Elementary School is part of Omaha School District.
In what neighborhood is Oak Valley Elementary School located?
Oak Valley Elementary School is located in the West Omaha neighborhood of Omaha, NE. There are 24 other public schools located in West Omaha.
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