Standing Bear Elementary School
Tel:
(402)827-4362
- Standing Bear Elementary School serves 543 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Standing Bear Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Standing Bear Elementary School's student population of 543 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 543 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Standing Bear Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Standing Bear Elementary School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
| Overall School Rank | #29 out of 918 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥95% | 69% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 19% |
| Black | 12% | 7% |
| White | 65% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.29 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Omaha Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Standing Bear Elementary School is Millard North High School (3.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Saddlebrook Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
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(402)933-3915 1.1 PK-5 482 - Omaha Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 1148 students
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Omaha, NE 68164
(402)561-6160 1.3 5-8 1148 - Omaha Picotte Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 324 students
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Omaha, NE 68116
(402)496-8401 1.5 PK-4 324 - Omaha Manchester Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 517 students
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Omaha, NE 68116
(402)289-2590 1.6 PK-5 517 - Omaha Sagewood Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 376 students
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4910 N 177th St
Omaha, NE 68116
(402)289-9078 1.6 PK-5 376
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