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Karen Western Elementary School

6224 H St
Omaha, NE 68117
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 211 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Karen Western 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 211 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Bottom 50% in NE
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • 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

Karen Western 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
Karen Western Elementary School's student population of 211 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
211 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 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
Karen Western 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 Karen Western Elementary School is 0.58, 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)
#862 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Karen Western Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Karen Western 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.
20-24%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Karen Western 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.
40-49%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Karen Western 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 Karen Western Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Karen Western Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Hispanic
55%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Karen Western Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Karen Western Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
34%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Karen Western 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 Karen Western 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 Karen Western Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Karen Western 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
53%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Karen Western 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
13%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Karen Western 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 Karen Western Elementary School's ranking?
Karen Western Elementary School is ranked #862 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Karen Western Elementary School?
211 students attend Karen Western Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Karen Western Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Karen Western Elementary School?
Karen Western Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Karen Western Elementary School offer ?
Karen Western Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Karen Western Elementary School part of?
Karen Western Elementary School is part of Ralston School District.
In what neighborhood is Karen Western Elementary School located?
Karen Western Elementary School is located in the Karen Western neighborhood of Omaha, NE.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 211 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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