Serving 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sunset Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunset Hills Elementary School serves a central area in Omaha, NE, covering approximately 0.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunset Hills 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
Sunset Hills Elementary School's student population of 301 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
301 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Sunset Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset Hills Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#30 out of 901 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
84%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.3%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunset Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Sunset Hills Elementary School is ranked #30 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Sunset Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Sunset Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carl A Swanson Elementary School, Loveland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Sunset Hills Elementary School?
301 students attend Sunset Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Sunset Hills Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunset Hills Elementary School?
Sunset Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sunset Hills Elementary School offer ?
Sunset Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunset Hills Elementary School part of?
Sunset Hills Elementary School is part of Westside Community Schools.
In what neighborhood is Sunset Hills Elementary School located?
Sunset Hills Elementary School is located in the South Central Omaha neighborhood of Omaha, NE. There are 17 other public schools located in South Central Omaha.
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