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Black Elk Elementary School vs. J Sterling Morton Elementary School

Should you attend Black Elk Elementary School or J Sterling Morton 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
Black Elk Elementary School
6708 S 161 Ave
Omaha, NE 68135
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
J Sterling Morton Elementary School
1805 S 160th
Omaha, NE 68130
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 597 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Black Elk Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 383 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J Sterling Morton Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
597 students
383 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Black Elk 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 J Sterling Morton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Black Elk Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at J Sterling Morton Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Black Elk 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 J Sterling Morton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Black Elk Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Millard Public Schools 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 J Sterling Morton Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Millard Public Schools and the state of Nebraska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#123 out of 901 schools in NE
(Top 20%)
#261 out of 901 schools in NE
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Black Elk Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of J Sterling Morton Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
76%
(Top 20% in NE)
65-69%
(Top 50% in NE)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Black Elk Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Millard Public Schools 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 J Sterling Morton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Millard Public Schools and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 20% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 30% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Black Elk Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Millard Public Schools 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 J Sterling Morton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Millard Public Schools and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Top 20% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-79%
(Top 30% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Black Elk Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of J Sterling Morton Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
29
6
Kindergarten Students
95
57
Grade 1 Students
92
63
Grade 2 Students
100
77
Grade 3 Students
92
61
Grade 4 Students
95
69
Grade 5 Students
94
50

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Black Elk Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Millard Public Schools 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 J Sterling Morton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Millard Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
10%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Black Elk Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Millard Public Schools 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 J Sterling Morton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Millard Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Black Elk Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Millard Public Schools 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 J Sterling Morton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Millard Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Black Elk Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Millard Public Schools 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 J Sterling Morton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Millard Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
67%
78%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Black Elk Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Millard Public Schools 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 J Sterling Morton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Millard Public Schools 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
9%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Black Elk Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Millard Public Schools 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 J Sterling Morton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Millard Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.53
0.38
This chart showcases the diversity score of Black Elk Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Millard Public Schools 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 J Sterling Morton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Millard Public Schools 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
23%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Black Elk Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Millard Public Schools 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 J Sterling Morton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Millard Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Black Elk Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Millard Public Schools 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 J Sterling Morton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Millard Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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