Serving 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sandoz Elementary School ranks in the top 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 55-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 12:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Sandoz Elementary School serves the southeast part of Omaha, NE, covering an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sandoz Elementary School's student population of 336 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
336 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Sandoz Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandoz Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#429 out of 901 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
20%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
56%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.6%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandoz Elementary School's ranking?
Sandoz Elementary School is ranked #429 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Sandoz Elementary School often compared to?
Sandoz Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hitchcock Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% 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 Sandoz Elementary School?
336 students attend Sandoz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Sandoz Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sandoz Elementary School?
Sandoz Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sandoz Elementary School offer ?
Sandoz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sandoz Elementary School part of?
Sandoz Elementary School is part of Millard School District.
In what neighborhood is Sandoz Elementary School located?
Sandoz Elementary School is located in the Northwest Community Council neighborhood of Omaha, NE.
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