Serving 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sunny Slope 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunny Slope Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sunny Slope Elementary School's student population of 421 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
421 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunny Slope Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunny Slope Elementary School is 0.72, 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
#840 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
16%
21%
Black
33%
7%
White
37%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunny Slope Elementary School's ranking?
Sunny Slope Elementary School is ranked #840 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Sunny Slope Elementary School often compared to?
Sunny Slope Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harrison Elementary School, Masters Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
How many students attend Sunny Slope Elementary School?
421 students attend Sunny Slope Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Sunny Slope Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunny Slope Elementary School?
Sunny Slope Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sunny Slope Elementary School offer ?
Sunny Slope Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sunny Slope Elementary School part of?
Sunny Slope Elementary School is part of Omaha Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Sunny Slope Elementary School located?
Sunny Slope 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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