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Belle Ryan Elementary School vs. Washington Elementary School

Should you attend Belle Ryan Elementary School or Washington Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Belle Ryan Elementary School
1807 S 60th St
Omaha, NE 68117
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Washington Elementary School
5519 Mayberry Street
Omaha, NE 68106
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Belle Ryan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 288 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Belle Ryan 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 322 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Washington 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 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
288 students
322 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Belle Ryan Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Washington Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Belle Ryan Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Washington Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Belle Ryan Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Washington Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Belle Ryan Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Omaha School District and the state of Nebraska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Omaha School District and the state of Nebraska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#762 out of 902 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
#481 out of 902 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Belle Ryan Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Washington Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in NE)(22-23 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in NE)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Belle Ryan Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Omaha School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Omaha School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in NE)
50-54%
(Top 50% in NE)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Belle Ryan Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Omaha School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Omaha School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-79%
(Top 50% in NE)
60-69%
(Top 50% in NE)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Belle Ryan Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Washington Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
34
18
Kindergarten Students
38
45
Grade 1 Students
38
45
Grade 2 Students
41
45
Grade 3 Students
37
44
Grade 4 Students
29
39
Grade 5 Students
32
46
Grade 6 Students
39
40

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Belle Ryan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Omaha School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Washington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Omaha School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Belle Ryan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Omaha School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Washington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Omaha School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
32%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Belle Ryan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Omaha School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Washington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Omaha School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
18%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Belle Ryan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Omaha School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Washington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Omaha School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
36%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Belle Ryan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Omaha School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Washington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Omaha School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Belle Ryan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Omaha School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Washington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Omaha School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.73
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Belle Ryan Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Omaha School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Washington Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Omaha School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Belle Ryan Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Omaha School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Washington Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Omaha School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Belle Ryan Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Omaha School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Washington Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Omaha School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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