Serving 457 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fontenelle Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower 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 87% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
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Fontenelle Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Fontenelle Elementary School's student population of 457 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
457 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
Fontenelle Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fontenelle Elementary School is 0.75, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#888 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
32%
3%
Hispanic
11%
21%
Black
34%
7%
White
13%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
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Fontenelle Elementary School is ranked #888 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Fontenelle Elementary School often compared to?
Fontenelle Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Fontenelle Elementary School?
457 students attend Fontenelle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Fontenelle Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are Asian, 13% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fontenelle Elementary School?
Fontenelle Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fontenelle Elementary School offer ?
Fontenelle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fontenelle Elementary School part of?
Fontenelle Elementary School is part of Omaha School District.
In what neighborhood is Fontenelle Elementary School located?
Fontenelle Elementary School is located in the North Omaha neighborhood of Omaha, NE. There are 32 other public schools located in North Omaha.
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