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Westgate Elementary School

7802 Hascall
Omaha, NE 68124
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 274 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Westgate 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 274 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Bottom 50% in NE
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 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

Westgate 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
Westgate Elementary School's student population of 274 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
274 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 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
Westgate 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 Westgate Elementary School is 0.61, 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)
#702 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westgate 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.
35-39%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Westgate 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.
60-69%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Westgate 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 Westgate Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
12%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Westgate Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
17%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Westgate Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
58%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Westgate 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
12%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Westgate 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 Westgate Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Westgate 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
50%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Westgate 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
11%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Westgate 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 Westgate Elementary School's ranking?
Westgate Elementary School is ranked #702 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Westgate Elementary School?
274 students attend Westgate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Westgate Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westgate Elementary School?
Westgate Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Westgate Elementary School offer ?
Westgate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Westgate Elementary School part of?
Westgate Elementary School is part of Westside Community Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Westgate Elementary School located?
Westgate Elementary School is located in the South Central Omaha neighborhood of Omaha, NE. There are 17 other public schools located in South Central Omaha.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 274 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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