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Carl A Swanson Elementary School

8601 Harney Street
Omaha, NE 68114
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Carl A Swanson Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 37% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 291 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 10% in NE
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 10%)
  • 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

Carl A Swanson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Carl A Swanson Elementary School's student population of 291 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
291 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 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
Carl A Swanson Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carl A Swanson Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
This School
State Level (NE)
#63 out of 902 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Carl A Swanson Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carl A Swanson 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.
70-74%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carl A Swanson 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.
80-89%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Carl A Swanson 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 Carl A Swanson Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
11%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Carl A Swanson Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Carl A Swanson Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Carl A Swanson Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
63%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Carl A Swanson 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
13%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Carl A Swanson 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 Carl A Swanson Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Carl A Swanson 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
19%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Carl A Swanson 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
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Carl A Swanson 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
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 Carl A Swanson Elementary School's ranking?
Carl A Swanson Elementary School is ranked #63 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Carl A Swanson Elementary School often compared to?
Carl A Swanson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Loveland Elementary School, Sunset Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Carl A Swanson Elementary School?
291 students attend Carl A Swanson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Carl A Swanson Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carl A Swanson Elementary School?
Carl A Swanson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Carl A Swanson Elementary School offer ?
Carl A Swanson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Carl A Swanson Elementary School part of?
Carl A Swanson Elementary School is part of Westside Community Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Carl A Swanson Elementary School located?
Carl A Swanson Elementary School is located in the Central Omaha neighborhood of Omaha, NE. There are 5 other public schools located in Central Omaha.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 291 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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