Serving 370 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Skyline Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Skyline Elementary School serves the southern part of Elkhorn, NE, encompassing an area of approximately 7.5 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Skyline Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Skyline Elementary School's student population of 370 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
370 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Skyline Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skyline Elementary School is 0.21, 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
#9 out of 901 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
23%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.9%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
7%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 20-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 Skyline Elementary School's ranking?
Skyline Elementary School is ranked #9 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Skyline Elementary School often compared to?
Skyline Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fire Ridge Elementary School, West Dodge Station Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Skyline Elementary School?
370 students attend Skyline Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Skyline Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Skyline Elementary School?
Skyline Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Skyline Elementary School offer ?
Skyline Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Skyline Elementary School part of?
Skyline Elementary School is part of Elkhorn School District.
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