Walnut Hill Elementary School
Tel:
(402) 554-8644
Walnut Hill Elementary School serves 471 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Walnut Hill Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Walnut Hill Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
Walnut Hill Elementary School's student population of 471 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 471 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Comparison
Walnut Hill Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 913 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Walnut Hill Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #864 out of 913 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 28% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 19% |
| Black | 34% | 7% |
| White | 13% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.76 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 88% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Omaha School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Walnut Hill Elementary School is J P Lord Program (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Franklin Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Omaha Franklin Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 308 students
0.8 miles
3506 Franklin St
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-1440 0.8 PK-6 308 - Omaha Harrison Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 359 students
0.9 miles
5304 Hamilton St
Omaha, NE 68132
(402) 554-8535 0.9 PK-6 359 - Omaha Career Center Alternative School
1.0 miles
3230 Burt St
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 557-3700 1.0 n/a n/a - Omaha Dundee Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 558 students
1.0 miles
310 N 51st Street
Omaha, NE 68132
(402) 554-8424 1.0 PK-6 558 - Omaha Esl Teen Literacy Program Alternative School
1.0 miles
3230 Burt St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-2620 1.0 n/a n/a
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