Standing Bear Elementary School serves 570 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Standing Bear Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Standing Bear Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Standing Bear Elementary School's student population of 570 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
570 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Standing Bear Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Standing Bear Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#112 out of 902 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
3%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
12%
7%
White
59%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Standing Bear Elementary School's ranking?
Standing Bear Elementary School is ranked #112 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
How many students attend Standing Bear Elementary School?
570 students attend Standing Bear Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Standing Bear Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Standing Bear Elementary School?
Standing Bear Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Standing Bear Elementary School offer ?
Standing Bear Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Standing Bear Elementary School part of?
Standing Bear Elementary School is part of Omaha Public Schools School District.
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