Sunset Hills Elementary School
Tel:
(402)390-6480
- Sunset Hills Elementary School serves 154 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- 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 75-79% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34%.
School Overview
- Sunset Hills Elementary School's student population of 154 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 154 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Sunset Hills Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sunset Hills Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. 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 | #66 out of 918 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥95% | 69% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 19% |
| Black | 1% | 7% |
| White | 89% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 9% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Sunset Hills Elementary School is Westside High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Westside Middle School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Oakdale Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Omaha Oakdale Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 317 students
0.6 miles
3534 S 108th St
Omaha, NE 68144
(402)390-6460 0.6 PK-6 317 - Omaha Westside High School Grades: 9-12 | 1935 students
0.8 miles
8701 Pacific Street
Omaha, NE 68114
(402)343-2600 0.8 9-12 1935 - Omaha Westside Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 952 students
0.9 miles
8601 Arbor St
Omaha, NE 68124
(402)390-6464 0.9 7-8 952 - Omaha Paddock Road Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 267 students
1.1 miles
3535 Paddock Rd
Omaha, NE 68124
(402)390-6465 1.1 PK-6 267 - Omaha Loveland Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 295 students
1.2 miles
8201 Pacific Street
Omaha, NE 68114
(402)390-6455 1.2 PK-6 295
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