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Black Elk Elementary School

6708 S 161 Ave
Omaha, NE 68135
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 622 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Black Elk Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 622 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 20% in NE
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Black Elk Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Black Elk Elementary School's student population of 622 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
622 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Black Elk Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Black Elk Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
#175 out of 902 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Black Elk Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Black Elk Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Black Elk Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Black Elk Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Black Elk Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
9%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Black Elk Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Black Elk Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Black Elk Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
68%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Black Elk Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Black Elk Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Black Elk Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Black Elk Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Black Elk Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Black Elk Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Elk Elementary School's ranking?
Black Elk Elementary School is ranked #175 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Black Elk Elementary School often compared to?
Black Elk Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wheeler Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Black Elk Elementary School?
622 students attend Black Elk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Black Elk Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Black Elk Elementary School?
Black Elk Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Black Elk Elementary School offer ?
Black Elk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Black Elk Elementary School part of?
Black Elk Elementary School is part of Millard School District.
In what neighborhood is Black Elk Elementary School located?
Black Elk Elementary School is located in the Millard neighborhood of Omaha, NE. There are 12 other public schools located in Millard.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 622 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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