Palisades Elementary School

Summary:

Palisades Elementary School is a public elementary school in Omaha, Nebraska, serving 490 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Gretna Public Schools district, which is ranked 16th out of 212 districts in the state, Palisades consistently outperforms the state and district averages in academic proficiency.

Palisades Elementary School is a standout performer, ranking 39th out of 459 Nebraska elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly higher than the district and state averages. Palisades also demonstrates strong performance across different student subgroups, with female students, white students, and special education students all ranking in the top 25% of Nebraska elementary schools. However, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with a majority (84.9%) of white students and a low percentage (5.92%) of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

While Palisades Elementary School outperforms the state and district, it is not the highest-performing school in the immediate vicinity. Nearby schools like Aspen Creek Elementary and Upchurch Elementary, both part of the Millard Public Schools district, have higher academic proficiency rates and statewide rankings than Palisades. Additionally, Palisades has a relatively high per-student spending of $12,968, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

16820 Chutney Dr
Omaha, NE 68136-1406

(402) 895-2194

District: Gretna Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
39^th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,968

Students who attend Palisades Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Gretna Middle School
High:	Gretna High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 490

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.9%

Hispanic:

5.9%

Asian:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 5.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Palisades Elementary School ranks better than 91.5% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 2^nd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Gretna Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.26. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.9%), Hispanic (5.9%), Asian (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 5.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Palisades Elementary School is 14.8, which is the 3^rd best among 7 elementary schools in the Gretna Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Palisades Elementary School employs 32.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Palisades Elementary School is $12,968, which is the 3^rd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Gretna Public Schools District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Palisades Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Palisades Elementary School 39^th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Palisades Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Gretna Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Gretna Public Schools 16^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Palisades Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Palisades Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2008	72.88	42^nd	478	91.2%
2009	70.31	69^th	471	85.4%
2010	67.91	119^th	502	76.3%
2011	66.09	145^th	473	69.3%
2012	65.18	145^th	480	69.8%
2013	71.50	104^th	485	78.6%
2014	68.51	120^th	483	75.2%
2015	78.05	80^th	488	83.6%
2016	84.77	40^th	480	91.7%
2017	83.74	39^th	459	91.5%
2018	72.75	100^th	450	77.8%
2019	90.34	23^rd	452	94.9%
2021	92.72	15^th	442	96.6%
2022	85.63	40^th	457	91.2%
2023	86.26	39^th	459	91.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Palisades Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	56.17	16^th	30	46.7%
2019	85.33	4^th	43	90.7%
2023	72.46	13^th	57	77.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Palisades Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	68.46	97^th	341	71.6%
2019	89.55	22^nd	349	93.7%
2021	90.02	15^th	318	95.3%
2022	87.05	26^th	337	92.3%
2023	88.38	24^th	349	93.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Palisades Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	72.79	68^th	347	80.4%
2019	88.65	27^th	367	92.6%
2021	91.99	11^th	328	96.6%
2022	79.28	51^st	356	85.7%
2023	81.03	57^th	366	84.4%

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Rank History for White students at Palisades Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	60.88	138^th	391	64.7%
2019	88.04	23^rd	391	94.1%
2021	89.74	16^th	368	95.7%
2022	78.34	55^th	388	85.8%
2023	80.87	51^st	385	86.8%

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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 Palisades Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	359	1	6	4	1	n/a	n/a	371
2009	414	9	7	7	0	n/a	n/a	437
2010	469	5	4	10	1	n/a	n/a	489
2011	570	5	5	14	3	0	8	605
2012	614	10	6	16	2	0	7	655
2013	503	2	3	4	2	0	4	518
2014	563	2	6	8	1	0	4	584
2015	594	4	6	7	2	0	5	618
2016	619	5	6	13	1	0	7	651
2017	627	4	9	21	0	0	15	676
2018	574	5	7	16	0	0	15	617
2019	591	5	9	27	0	1	17	650
2020	599	8	11	34	0	1	19	672
2021	478	6	12	29	0	1	14	540
2022	442	7	18	31	1	1	13	513
2023	416	10	17	29	1	0	17	490

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 Palisades Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	371	28.3	13.1	3
2009	437	30.3	14.4	3.7
2010	489	32.5	15.0	4.7
2011	605	38.5	15.7	5
2012	655	41.5	15.7	5.6
2013	518	33.5	15.4	1.5
2014	584	35.0	16.6	2.9
2015	618	36.0	17.1	3.1
2016	651	39.0	16.6	2.8
2017	676	40.0	16.8	2.8
2018	617	33.5	18.4	4.2
2019	650	38.5	16.8	5.4
2020	672	42.1	15.9	6.7
2021	540	36.0	14.9	6.7
2022	513	35.5	14.4	5.8
2023	490	32.9	14.8	5.9

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 Palisades Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	371	28.3	13.1	3
2009	437	30.3	14.4	3.7
2010	489	32.5	15.0	4.7
2011	605	38.5	15.7	5
2012	655	41.5	15.7	5.6
2013	518	33.5	15.4	1.5
2014	584	35.0	16.6	2.9
2015	618	36.0	17.1	3.1
2016	651	39.0	16.6	2.8
2017	676	40.0	16.8	2.8
2018	617	33.5	18.4	4.2
2019	650	38.5	16.8	5.4
2020	672	42.1	15.9	6.7
2021	540	36.0	14.9	6.7
2022	513	35.5	14.4	5.8
2023	490	32.9	14.8	5.9

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 Palisades Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$29 (0.3%)	$9,215 (92.4%)	$9,977
2020	$181 (1.8%)	$8,964 (91.1%)	$9,839
2021	$587 (5.1%)	$10,050 (87.1%)	$11,539
2022	$555 (4.3%)	$11,250 (86.4%)	$13,022
2023	$39 (0.3%)	$11,573 (89.2%)	$12,968

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Palisades Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 23^rd of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 39^th of 459 Elementary schools	3.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palisades Elementary School)	85	83	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gretna Public Schools)	76	80	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	63	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Palisades Elementary School)	86	82	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gretna Public Schools)	76	69	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Palisades Elementary School)	80	79	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gretna Public Schools)	71	73	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Palisades Elementary School)	82	84	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gretna Public Schools)	68	76	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	58	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Palisades Elementary School)	66	69	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gretna Public Schools)	64	72	8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	48	56	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Palisades Elementary School)	76	85	9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gretna Public Schools)	78	82	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	65	11%
5th Grade Science (Palisades Elementary School)	87	91	4%
5th Grade Science (Gretna Public Schools)	87	89	2%
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	650	490	24.6%
African American	5	10	100%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	9	17	88.9%
Hispanic	27	29	7.4%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	591	416	29.6%
Two or More Races	17	17
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	5.4%	5.9%	0.5%

Schools Near Palisades Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2023)			NSCAS Mathematics (2023)			NSCAS Science (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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NSCAS Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Palisades Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16820 Chutney Dr	Omaha	68136	Sarpy County	Gretna Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 895-2194	490	33	14.8	5.9%	416 (84.9%)	10 (2.0%)	29 (5.9%)	17 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.5%)	86.3	39^th of 459 public elementary schools	91.5%		85.6	40^th of 457 public elementary schools	91.2%	1	83.0	79.0	69.0	82.0	84.0	85.0	91.0	$12,968	$39	$11,573
Upchurch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8686 S 165th St	Omaha	68136	Sarpy County	Millard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 715-7150	393	30	12.9	14.5%	311 (79.1%)	7 (1.8%)	26 (6.6%)	21 (5.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.9%)	93.9	6^th of 459 public elementary schools	98.7%		94.8	8^th of 457 public elementary schools	98.2%	2	89.0	89.0	84.0	93.0	89.0	92.0	96.0	$14,321	$2,296	$10,884
Aspen Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10325 South 188th Street	Omaha	68136	Sarpy County	Gretna Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 332-5617	481	30	15.8	4.4%	434 (90.2%)	4 (0.8%)	21 (4.4%)	10 (2.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)	86.3	38^th of 459 public elementary schools	91.7%		84.7	46^th of 457 public elementary schools	89.9%	8	91.0	82.0	72.0	81.0	85.0	83.0	85.0	$12,347	$39	$10,817
Black Elk Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6708 S 161 Ave	Omaha	68135	Douglas County	Millard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 715-6200	622	34	18.2	25.6%	426 (68.5%)	25 (4.0%)	68 (10.9%)	54 (8.7%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (6.8%)	76.3	92^nd of 459 public elementary schools	80.0%		73.5	94^th of 457 public elementary schools	79.4%	2	87.0	69.0	70.0	82.0	74.0	73.0	76.0	$10,100	$799	$8,614
Wheeler Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6707 S 178th St	Omaha	68135	Douglas County	Millard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 715-6250	657	36	18.0	18.0%	537 (81.7%)	12 (1.8%)	39 (5.9%)	34 (5.2%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (4.6%)	88.8	24^th of 459 public elementary schools	94.8%		85.7	39^th of 457 public elementary schools	91.5%	15	78.0	79.0	83.0	79.0	86.0	88.0	95.0	$10,249	$319	$9,147
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	538	34	15.6	6.5%	465 (86.4%)	5 (0.9%)	31 (5.8%)	16 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.9%)	72.8	117^th of 459 public elementary schools	74.5%		86	38^th of 457 public elementary schools	91.7%	79	75.0	61.0	76.0	56.0	69.0	84.0	92.0	$11,411	$39	$10,136
Neihardt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	15130 Drexel	Omaha	68137	Douglas County	Millard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 715-8360	549	36	15.4	36.1%	426 (77.6%)	16 (2.9%)	54 (9.8%)	13 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (6.9%)	60.5	185^th of 459 public elementary schools	59.7%		41.9	283^rd of 457 public elementary schools	38.1%	98	72.0	67.0	53.0	65.0	77.0	57.0	77.0	$12,019	$1,021	$10,028
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	542	32	16.9	12.2%	470 (86.7%)	12 (2.2%)	26 (4.8%)	13 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	19 (3.5%)	93	11^th of 459 public elementary schools	97.6%		93.9	9^th of 457 public elementary schools	98.0%	2	89.0	81.0	87.0	81.0	86.0	99.0	98.0	$12,200	$1,382	$9,777
Willowdale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16901 P St	Omaha	68135	Douglas County	Millard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 715-8280	495	29	17.2	15.4%	376 (76.0%)	6 (1.2%)	51 (10.3%)	41 (8.3%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.4%)	86.1	40^th of 459 public elementary schools	91.3%		89	22^nd of 457 public elementary schools	95.2%	18	84.0	79.0	77.0	78.0	70.0	92.0	92.0	$10,428	$330	$9,424
Squire John Thomas Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11221 Northridge Drive	Gretna	68028	Sarpy County	Gretna Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 332-5578	390	29	13.4	14.6%	328 (84.1%)	3 (0.8%)	29 (7.4%)	8 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.4%)	62.1	176^th of 459 public elementary schools	61.7%		60.6	178^th of 457 public elementary schools	61.1%	2	70.0	63.0	60.0	59.0	70.0	71.0	78.0	$13,267	$39	$11,555

Frequently Asked Questions about Palisades Elementary School

Is Palisades Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Palisades Elementary School ranks in the top 8.5% of Nebraska elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Palisades Elementary School?

Students at Palisades Elementary School are 85% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Palisades Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Palisades Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gretna Middle School
High : Gretna High School

How many students attend Palisades Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 490 students attended Palisades Elementary School.

What district is Palisades Elementary School in?

Gretna Public Schools

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