Serving 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pawnee 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 54% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% 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: 341 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pawnee Elementary School serves the south part of Omaha, NE, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 2.9 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pawnee Elementary School's student population of 341 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
341 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Pawnee 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 Pawnee Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#671 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
62%
23%
Black
5%
7%
White
25%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.2%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pawnee Elementary School's ranking?
Pawnee Elementary School is ranked #671 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?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Pawnee Elementary School?
341 students attend Pawnee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Pawnee Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pawnee Elementary School?
Pawnee Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pawnee Elementary School offer ?
Pawnee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pawnee Elementary School part of?
Pawnee Elementary School is part of Omaha School District.
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