Serving 644 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Prairie Wind 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 39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 644 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Prairie Wind Elementary School serves the northwest part of Omaha, NE, covering an attendance area of approximately 5.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.5 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 2.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prairie Wind Elementary School's student population of 644 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
644 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Prairie Wind 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 Prairie Wind Elementary School is 0.77, 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
#774 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Wind Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie Wind Elementary School is ranked #774 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Prairie Wind Elementary School often compared to?
Prairie Wind Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fullerton Magnet Center, Saddlebrook Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Prairie Wind Elementary School?
644 students attend Prairie Wind Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Prairie Wind Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie Wind Elementary School?
Prairie Wind Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Prairie Wind Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Wind Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie Wind Elementary School part of?
Prairie Wind Elementary School is part of Omaha School District.
In what neighborhood is Prairie Wind Elementary School located?
Prairie Wind Elementary School is located in the Northwest Omaha neighborhood of Omaha, NE. There are 4 other public schools located in Northwest Omaha.
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