Blue Sage Elementary

Summary:

Blue Sage Elementary is a top-performing public elementary school in Elkhorn, Nebraska, serving 562 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the highly-ranked Elkhorn Public Schools district, which is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Blue Sage Elementary has consistently ranked among the top 2 elementary schools in Nebraska for the past 5 years, with exceptional academic performance. The school's proficiency rates on NSCAS English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments significantly exceed the Elkhorn Public Schools and Nebraska state averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 92.47% of 4th-grade students and 86.15% of 5th-grade students at Blue Sage Elementary were proficient or better in NSCAS English Language Arts, compared to 84.06% and 81.56% for Elkhorn Public Schools, respectively.

Compared to other schools in the Elkhorn Public Schools district, as well as nearby schools in the Gretna Public Schools and Millard Public Schools districts, Blue Sage Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, strong student demographics, and adequate resource allocation. While some nearby schools also demonstrate high academic achievement, Blue Sage Elementary's consistently top rankings and high proficiency rates on standardized assessments make it a standout elementary school in the region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3600 S 215th Street
Elkhorn, NE 68022

(402) 289-3577

District: Elkhorn Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
2^nd of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,003

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 612

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.4%

Asian:

11.1%

Two or more races:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 4.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Blue Sage Elementary ranks better than 99.5% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks first among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Elkhorn Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.98. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Blue Sage Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Elkhorn Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (80.4%), Asian (11.1%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 4.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Elkhorn Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blue Sage Elementary is 15.6. 9 elementary schools in the Elkhorn Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Blue Sage Elementary employs 39 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blue Sage Elementary is $11,003. 7 elementary schools in the Elkhorn Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Blue Sage Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Elkhorn Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Elkhorn Public Schools 3^rd of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Blue Sage Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Blue Sage Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2019	97.23	2^nd	452	99.6%
2021	98.43	2^nd	442	99.5%
2022	98.09	1^st	457	99.8%
2023	96.06	1^st	459	99.8%
2024	95.98	2^nd	428	99.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Blue Sage Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2021	99.45	1^st	318	99.7%
2022	98.67	1^st	337	99.7%
2023	96.26	1^st	349	99.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Blue Sage Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2019	98.48	1^st	367	99.7%
2021	96.49	5^th	328	98.5%
2022	96.79	1^st	356	99.7%
2023	95.10	3^rd	366	99.2%

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Rank History for White students at Blue Sage Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2019	96.61	2^nd	391	99.5%
2021	97.99	2^nd	368	99.5%
2022	98.03	1^st	388	99.7%
2023	95.75	2^nd	385	99.5%

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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Blue Sage Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	171	2	5	5	0	2	3	188
2020	204	2	12	9	1	2	3	233
2021	305	5	21	10	2	2	12	357
2022	382	9	45	14	1	2	12	465
2023	456	7	61	18	1	1	18	562
2024	492	10	68	18	1	0	23	612

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Blue Sage Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	188	15.4	12.1	2.1
2020	233	17.0	13.6	1.3
2021	357	24.6	14.4	2.5
2022	465	28.0	16.5	1.5
2023	562	34.5	16.2	4.1
2024	612	39.0	15.6	4.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Blue Sage Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	188	15.4	12.1	2.1
2020	233	17.0	13.6	1.3
2021	357	24.6	14.4	2.5
2022	465	28.0	16.5	1.5
2023	562	34.5	16.2	4.1
2024	612	39.0	15.6	4.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Blue Sage Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$86 (0.6%)	$11,812 (82.3%)	$14,352
2020	$83 (0.7%)	$10,130 (84.5%)	$11,991
2021	$648 (5.3%)	$10,095 (82.8%)	$12,194
2022	$501 (4.8%)	$8,726 (84.2%)	$10,359
2023	$480 (4.4%)	$9,481 (86.2%)	$11,003

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blue Sage Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2^nd of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 1^st of 459 Elementary schools	0.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blue Sage Elementary)	93	94	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elkhorn Public Schools)	87	87
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	63	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Blue Sage Elementary)	96	92	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Elkhorn Public Schools)	87	85	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Sage Elementary)	94	89	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Elkhorn Public Schools)	87	82	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Blue Sage Elementary)	83	100	17%
4th Grade Mathematics (Elkhorn Public Schools)	83	87	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	58	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Sage Elementary)	85	90	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Elkhorn Public Schools)	80	85	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	48	56	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Blue Sage Elementary)	95	95
5th Grade Mathematics (Elkhorn Public Schools)	86	91	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	65	11%
5th Grade Science (Blue Sage Elementary)	95	99	4%
5th Grade Science (Elkhorn Public Schools)	92	93	1%
5th Grade Science (Nebraska)	68	76	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	188	562	198.9%
African American	2	7	250%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	5	61	1120%
Hispanic	5	18	260%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	171	456	166.7%
Two or More Races	3	18	500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	2.1%	4.1%	2%

Schools Near Blue Sage Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Blue Sage Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3600 S 215th Street	Elkhorn	68022	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-3577	612	39	15.6	4.4%	492 (80.4%)	10 (1.6%)	18 (2.9%)	68 (11.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.8%)	96	2^nd of 428 public elementary schools	99.5%		96.1	1^st of 459 public elementary schools	99.8%	1	$11,003	$480	$9,481
Reagan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4440 S 198 Ave	Omaha	68135	Douglas County	Millard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 715-7100	507	31	16.6	14.6%	449 (88.6%)	8 (1.6%)	21 (4.1%)	18 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.0%)	92.4	9^th of 428 public elementary schools	97.9%		85.4	42^nd of 459 public elementary schools	90.8%	33	$11,239	$913	$9,307
Skyline Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 S 210th St	Elkhorn	68022	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-3433	402	27	15.1	7.2%	367 (91.3%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.5%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (4.5%)	95	5^th of 428 public elementary schools	98.8%		93.5	8^th of 459 public elementary schools	98.3%	3	$11,210	$131	$10,232
West Bay Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3220 S 188th Ave	Omaha	68130	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-9045	458	31	14.7	6.6%	345 (75.3%)	12 (2.6%)	32 (7.0%)	45 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (5.0%)	89.9	18^th of 428 public elementary schools	95.8%		93.3	9^th of 459 public elementary schools	98.0%	9	$12,223	$740	$10,437
Falling Waters Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5909 S 200th Ave	Omaha	68135	Douglas County	Gretna Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 332-3938	515	33	15.5	14.8%	427 (82.9%)	11 (2.1%)	37 (7.2%)	10 (1.9%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.2%)	62.3	178^th of 428 public elementary schools	58.4%		82.6	58^th of 459 public elementary schools	87.4%	120	$11,833	$39	$10,526
Fire Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	19660 Farnam St	Elkhorn	68022	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-0735	476	31	15.2	8.0%	392 (82.4%)	3 (0.6%)	25 (5.3%)	34 (7.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.2%)	93	8^th of 428 public elementary schools	98.1%		92.3	13^th of 459 public elementary schools	97.2%	5	$10,088	$131	$9,178
Rohwer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	17701 F St	Omaha	68135	Douglas County	Millard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 715-6225	455	30	15.1	17.6%	359 (78.9%)	6 (1.3%)	29 (6.4%)	26 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (7.7%)	81.4	61^st of 428 public elementary schools	85.7%		79.1	76^th of 459 public elementary schools	83.4%	15	$11,838	$320	$10,432
Reeder Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	19202 Chandler St	Gretna	68028	Sarpy County	Millard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 715-6420	533	31	17.4	15.9%	452 (84.8%)	13 (2.4%)	29 (5.4%)	15 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.1%)	93.4	7^th of 428 public elementary schools	98.4%		93	11^th of 459 public elementary schools	97.6%	4	$12,200	$1,382	$9,777
Spring Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	17830 Shadow Ridge Dr	Omaha	68130	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 637-0204	490	31	16.0	6.1%	397 (81.0%)	8 (1.6%)	33 (6.7%)	29 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.7%)	95.4	4^th of 428 public elementary schools	99.1%		94.9	3^rd of 459 public elementary schools	99.3%	1	$10,347	$131	$9,453
Whitetail Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	19110 Greenleaf Street	Omaha	68136	Sarpy County	Gretna Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 895-3388	563	34	16.5	5.9%	469 (83.3%)	6 (1.1%)	36 (6.4%)	24 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.0%)	74.8	99^th of 428 public elementary schools	76.9%		72.8	117^th of 459 public elementary schools	74.5%	18	$11,411	$39	$10,136

Frequently Asked Questions about Blue Sage Elementary

What district is Blue Sage Elementary in?

Elkhorn Public Schools

How many students attend Blue Sage Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 612 students attended Blue Sage Elementary.

Is Blue Sage Elementary a good school?

Yes! Blue Sage Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 2^nd of 428 Nebraska elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Blue Sage Elementary?

Students at Blue Sage Elementary are 80% White, 11% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American.

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