Pawnee Elementary School

Summary:

Pawnee Elementary School is a public elementary school in Omaha, Nebraska, serving 409 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Omaha Public Schools district, which is ranked 177 out of 182 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pawnee Elementary School has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Nebraska elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade. The school's test scores are consistently lower than the Omaha Public Schools district and the state of Nebraska averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 37% of 3rd graders at Pawnee were proficient or better in ELA and Math, compared to 39.76% and 38.29% for the district, and 58.91% and 60.65% for the state, respectively. Pawnee Elementary School also has a very high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 20.7% to 40.5% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages.

When comparing Pawnee Elementary School to other nearby schools within the Omaha Public Schools district, it performs similarly or slightly better in some areas, such as test scores and chronic absenteeism rates. However, it still lags behind the state averages and the performance of schools in the neighboring Papillion La Vista Community Schools district, which generally have higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates. Addressing the challenges at Pawnee Elementary School will require a comprehensive approach that goes beyond just increased funding, focusing on targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7310 S 48th St
       Omaha, NE  68157-2299


(531) 299-1900

District: Omaha Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
337th of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,829 Help


Students who attend Pawnee Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Bryan Middle School
High:    Bryan High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  347

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
61.4%
White:
27.7%
African American:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.4% Help


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Compare Details Pawnee Elementary School ranks worse than 78.7% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 17th among 62 ranked elementary schools in the Omaha Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (61.4%), White (27.7%), African American (4.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pawnee Elementary School is 15.1, which is the 23rd best among 62 elementary schools in the Omaha Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pawnee Elementary School is $16,829. 54 elementary schools in the Omaha Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pawnee Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pawnee Elementary School 337th of 428 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Pawnee Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hispanic students:


Omaha Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Omaha Public Schools 177th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pawnee Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Pawnee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 54.52 225th 418 46.2%
2007 40.40 309th 430 28.1%
2008 53.86 283rd 478 40.8%
2009 46.75 330th 471 29.9%
2010 35.94 401st 502 20.1%
2011 34.35 355th 473 24.9%
2012 32.70 364th 480 24.2%
2013 35.08 355th 485 26.8%
2014 49.54 260th 483 46.2%
2015 46.89 275th 488 43.6%
2016 33.31 357th 480 25.6%
2017 35.40 328th 459 28.5%
2018 33.08 330th 450 26.7%
2019 38.99 303rd 452 33.0%
2021 23.60 358th 442 19.0%
2022 29.54 340th 457 25.6%
2023 35.47 330th 459 28.1%
2024 26.00 337th 428 21.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pawnee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.84 15th 63 76.2%
2019 67.16 16th 60 73.3%
2021 46.83 25th 47 46.8%
2023 67.96 17th 76 77.6%
2024 66.64 11th 54 79.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pawnee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.68 44th 57 22.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pawnee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.80 143rd 281 49.1%
2019 55.13 135th 298 54.7%
2021 32.20 198th 264 25.0%
2022 41.85 162nd 259 37.5%
2023 55.75 141st 312 54.8%
2024 38.50 77th 112 31.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Pawnee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.92 229th 341 32.8%
2019 41.21 216th 349 38.1%
2021 30.08 243rd 318 23.6%
2022 33.45 228th 337 32.3%
2023 35.02 234th 349 33.0%
2024 18.66 185th 203 8.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Pawnee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.88 264th 347 23.9%
2019 35.88 246th 367 33.0%
2021 18.86 285th 328 13.1%
2022 23.72 286th 356 19.7%
2023 31.71 271st 366 26.0%
2024 24.41 177th 203 12.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pawnee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.05 30th 81 63.0%
2019 63.58 24th 90 73.3%
2021 51.93 35th 68 48.5%
2022 54.65 37th 81 54.3%
2023 64.11 32nd 108 70.4%
2024 45.30 25th 53 52.8%
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Rank History for White students at Pawnee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.55 250th 391 36.1%
2019 36.01 262nd 391 33.0%
2021 13.19 350th 368 4.9%
2022 33.48 273rd 388 29.6%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Pawnee Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 411 61 7 16 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1989 413 60 3 20 7 n/a n/a 0 503
1990 400 61 2 22 6 n/a n/a 0 491
1991 419 56 3 31 3 n/a n/a 0 512
1992 404 64 3 26 3 n/a n/a 0 500
1993 406 49 2 32 4 n/a n/a 0 493
1994 398 47 3 22 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1995 375 40 4 26 1 n/a n/a 0 446
1996 375 40 4 26 1 n/a n/a 0 446
1997 382 32 11 43 2 n/a n/a 0 470
1998 355 38 12 57 3 n/a n/a 0 465
1999 369 41 21 30 5 n/a n/a 45 511
2000 398 31 12 64 3 n/a n/a 0 508
2001 435 35 21 78 7 n/a n/a 0 576
2002 451 21 19 128 3 n/a n/a 0 622
2003 451 21 19 128 3 n/a n/a 0 622
2004 420 19 15 118 4 n/a n/a 0 576
2005 402 18 14 139 4 n/a n/a 0 577
2006 391 30 12 181 4 n/a n/a 0 618
2007 379 59 9 190 4 n/a n/a 0 641
2008 337 55 9 187 5 n/a n/a 0 593
2009 312 54 13 193 4 n/a n/a 0 576
2010 299 51 13 206 5 n/a n/a 0 574
2011 297 48 15 266 4 0 11 0 641
2012 278 45 16 281 1 0 17 0 638
2013 248 44 9 308 1 0 17 0 627
2014 205 43 7 215 2 0 19 0 491
2015 172 36 7 207 1 0 17 0 440
2016 200 56 9 258 3 0 16 0 542
2017 172 59 8 225 3 0 20 0 487
2018 156 25 7 223 2 0 22 0 435
2019 151 32 6 222 3 0 15 0 429
2020 157 35 5 243 1 0 13 0 454
2021 133 22 2 241 3 0 21 0 422
2022 137 13 4 234 3 0 22 0 413
2023 110 20 3 249 1 2 24 0 409
2024 96 16 1 213 3 2 16 0 347

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 Pawnee Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 495 20.1 24.6 38.2
1989 503 23.9 21.0 33.2
1990 491 24.3 20.2 32.8
1991 512 23.2 22.0 34
1992 500 24.9 20.0 34.8
1993 493 23.3 21.2 36.1
1994 470 23.3 20.2 33.8
1995 446 24.0 18.6 23.8
1996 446 24.0 18.6 23.8
1997 470 25.4 18.5 24.9
1998 465 25.9 18.0 28.8
1999 511 29.8 17.1 39.7
2000 508 24.5 20.7 32.1
2001 576 29.2 19.7 34.7
2002 622 30.8 20.2 38.4
2003 622 30.8 20.2 38.4
2004 576 31.1 18.5 39.6
2005 577 30.0 19.2 43.5
2006 618 29.6 20.9 42.2
2007 641 36.3 17.7 55.5
2008 593 39.4 15.1 55.1
2009 576 41.9 13.7 54.9
2010 574 38.4 14.9 60.1
2011 641 34.5 18.5 63.8
2012 638 36.4 17.5 66.6
2013 627 32.4 19.3 72.6
2014 491 23.0 21.3 67.8
2015 440 29.0 15.1 65.2
2016 542 30.0 18.0 71.2
2017 487 30.5 15.9 57.5
2018 435 31.5 13.8 66.9
2019 429 31.1 13.7 65.7
2020 454 30.0 15.0 68.5
2021 422 28.8 14.6 72.5
2022 413 29.5 14.0 58.4
2023 409 26.3 15.5 n/a
2024 347 22.9 15.1 n/a

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 Pawnee Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 495 20.1 24.6 38.2
1989 503 23.9 21.0 33.2
1990 491 24.3 20.2 32.8
1991 512 23.2 22.0 34
1992 500 24.9 20.0 34.8
1993 493 23.3 21.2 36.1
1994 470 23.3 20.2 33.8
1995 446 24.0 18.6 23.8
1996 446 24.0 18.6 23.8
1997 470 25.4 18.5 24.9
1998 465 25.9 18.0 28.8
1999 511 29.8 17.1 39.7
2000 508 24.5 20.7 32.1
2001 576 29.2 19.7 34.7
2002 622 30.8 20.2 38.4
2003 622 30.8 20.2 38.4
2004 576 31.1 18.5 39.6
2005 577 30.0 19.2 43.5
2006 618 29.6 20.9 42.2
2007 641 36.3 17.7 55.5
2008 593 39.4 15.1 55.1
2009 576 41.9 13.7 54.9
2010 574 38.4 14.9 60.1
2011 641 34.5 18.5 63.8
2012 638 36.4 17.5 66.6
2013 627 32.4 19.3 72.6
2014 491 23.0 21.3 67.8
2015 440 29.0 15.1 65.2
2016 542 30.0 18.0 71.2
2017 487 30.5 15.9 57.5
2018 435 31.5 13.8 66.9
2019 429 31.1 13.7 65.7
2020 454 30.0 15.0 68.5
2021 422 28.8 14.6 72.5
2022 413 29.5 14.0 58.4
2023 409 26.3 15.5 n/a
2024 347 22.9 15.1 n/a

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 Pawnee Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $519 (4.2%) $11,617 (94.3%) $12,318
2020 $913 (7.5%) $11,175 (91.2%) $12,254
2021 $1,210 (8.6%) $12,704 (90.5%) $14,040
2022 $1,298 (8.9%) $12,153 (83.4%) $14,571
2023 $2,248 (13.4%) $13,490 (80.2%) $16,829

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pawnee Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 303rd of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 330th of 459 Elementary schools
 4.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pawnee Elementary School)4252
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Omaha Public Schools)3742
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pawnee Elementary School)5358
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Omaha Public Schools)3735
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pawnee Elementary School)5244
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Omaha Public Schools)3737
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pawnee Elementary School)4846
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Omaha Public Schools)3132
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pawnee Elementary School)4061
 21%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Omaha Public Schools)3038
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pawnee Elementary School)4166
 25%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Omaha Public Schools)3339
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Pawnee Elementary School)6372
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Omaha Public Schools)4958
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6876
 8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pawnee Elementary School)4940
 9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Omaha Public Schools)3132
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4955
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pawnee Elementary School)6346
 17%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Omaha Public Schools)3123
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5557
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students429409
 4.7%
African American3220
 37.5%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian63
 50%
Hispanic222249
 12.2%
Pacific Islander02
White151110
 27.2%
Two or More Races1524
 60%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pawnee Elementary School

Pawnee Elementary School ranks in the bottom 21.3% of Nebraska elementary schools.

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

Middle : Bryan Middle School
High : Bryan High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 347 students attended Pawnee Elementary School.

Students at Pawnee Elementary School are 61% Hispanic, 28% White, 5% African American, 5% Two or more races.


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