Sunny Slope Elementary School

Summary:

Sunny Slope Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Omaha, Nebraska, with 434 students. 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. Sunny Slope Elementary has consistently been ranked in the bottom quarter of Nebraska elementary schools over the past decade, receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years.

Sunny Slope Elementary struggles academically, with consistently low test scores across all grade levels and subjects. In 2023-2024, only 38-45% of Sunny Slope students were proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to 39-41% for Omaha Public Schools and 57-61% for the state of Nebraska. The school also has very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.1% to 40.5% in recent years, significantly higher than the district and state averages. When compared to other nearby Omaha Public Schools, such as Adams, Boyd, and Dodge, Sunny Slope performs similarly or worse on most metrics.

Interestingly, Fullerton Magnet Center, which is also part of the Omaha Public Schools district but has a magnet program, significantly outperforms Sunny Slope Elementary on test scores and other metrics. This suggests that specialized programs and resources can make a difference in student outcomes. Additionally, Westbrook Elementary, which is part of the Westside Community Schools district, outperforms Sunny Slope Elementary across the board, despite being in a similar geographic area, highlighting the importance of district-level factors in shaping school performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 10828 Old Maple Rd
       Omaha, NE  68164-2800


(531) 299-2160

District: Omaha Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
351st of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,484 Help


Students who attend Sunny Slope Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Morton Magnet Middle School
High:    Burke High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  424

Racial breakdown:

White:
35.6%
African American:
31.8%
Hispanic:
17.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sunny Slope Elementary School ranks worse than 82% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 23rd 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 21.85. (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 Student population at Sunny Slope Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (35.6%), African American (31.8%), Hispanic (17.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sunny Slope Elementary School is 17. 50 elementary schools in the Omaha Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sunny Slope Elementary School is $16,484. 57 elementary schools in the Omaha Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sunny Slope Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunny Slope Elementary School 351st of 428 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Sunny Slope Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Sunny Slope Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sunny Slope Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 27.94 345th 418 17.5%
2007 32.87 343rd 430 20.2%
2008 33.44 417th 478 12.8%
2009 32.71 421st 471 10.6%
2010 35.43 403rd 502 19.7%
2011 19.80 418th 473 11.6%
2012 35.99 345th 480 28.1%
2013 28.37 386th 485 20.4%
2014 35.11 345th 483 28.6%
2015 27.59 392nd 488 19.7%
2016 26.48 398th 480 17.1%
2017 21.74 393rd 459 14.4%
2018 30.52 349th 450 22.4%
2019 18.36 391st 452 13.5%
2021 6.41 423rd 442 4.3%
2022 17.09 391st 457 14.4%
2023 18.14 392nd 459 14.6%
2024 21.85 351st 428 18.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sunny Slope Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.43 215th 281 23.5%
2019 24.26 249th 298 16.4%
2021 11.64 245th 264 7.2%
2022 26.00 200th 259 22.8%
2023 33.01 235th 312 24.7%
2024 20.91 94th 112 16.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Sunny Slope Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.00 294th 341 13.8%
2019 19.47 300th 349 14.0%
2021 5.45 306th 318 3.8%
2022 18.50 289th 337 14.2%
2023 22.22 287th 349 17.8%
2024 28.91 163rd 203 19.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Sunny Slope Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.68 225th 347 35.2%
2019 17.55 320th 367 12.8%
2021 7.58 313th 328 4.6%
2022 22.43 288th 356 19.1%
2023 21.71 297th 366 18.9%
2024 25.19 176th 203 13.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Sunny Slope Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.21 10th 20 50.0%
2019 42.50 15th 26 42.3%
2023 54.57 7th 20 65.0%
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Rank History for White students at Sunny Slope Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.52 242nd 391 38.1%
2019 19.11 353rd 391 9.7%
2021 4.73 367th 368 0.3%
2022 20.19 339th 388 12.6%
2023 12.05 367th 385 4.7%
2024 14.29 246th 261 5.7%
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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.

Sunny Slope Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, May 19, 2016

Open Quote My son has been there for 5 years and everyone at this school seems to really care about the success of their students. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sunny Slope Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 439 78 9 4 4 n/a n/a 0 534
1989 425 82 5 2 2 n/a n/a 0 516
1990 446 69 7 5 3 n/a n/a 0 530
1991 451 63 11 1 4 n/a n/a 0 530
1992 483 54 8 3 6 n/a n/a 0 554
1993 451 70 11 3 1 n/a n/a 0 536
1994 452 97 11 2 3 n/a n/a 0 565
1995 380 94 11 5 4 n/a n/a 0 494
1996 380 94 11 5 4 n/a n/a 0 494
1997 391 89 9 10 4 n/a n/a 0 503
1998 354 104 5 9 3 n/a n/a 0 475
1999 317 101 10 23 10 n/a n/a 18 479
2000 371 118 22 14 10 n/a n/a 0 535
2001 351 82 20 14 11 n/a n/a 0 478
2002 337 82 15 17 8 n/a n/a 0 459
2003 337 82 15 17 8 n/a n/a 0 459
2004 359 81 12 22 8 n/a n/a 0 482
2005 327 88 13 22 7 n/a n/a 0 457
2006 322 104 11 23 6 n/a n/a 0 466
2007 315 126 9 25 5 n/a n/a 0 480
2008 294 121 9 22 4 n/a n/a 0 450
2009 284 121 8 29 5 n/a n/a 0 447
2010 276 118 12 31 6 n/a n/a 0 443
2011 240 115 5 44 2 2 33 0 441
2012 258 123 8 44 1 1 24 0 459
2013 262 127 8 46 2 0 25 0 470
2014 240 143 9 59 2 3 33 0 489
2015 213 165 11 59 4 3 37 0 492
2016 214 156 13 50 3 4 31 0 471
2017 178 147 12 49 3 3 32 0 424
2018 181 153 16 60 2 3 33 0 448
2019 167 143 15 60 1 3 26 0 415
2020 180 137 15 71 1 0 32 0 436
2021 161 126 18 66 4 0 35 0 410
2022 154 139 14 69 3 0 42 0 421
2023 148 151 14 71 4 0 46 0 434
2024 151 135 24 73 7 1 33 0 424

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 Sunny Slope Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 534 22.3 23.9 38.2
1989 516 21.8 23.6 33.3
1990 530 25.3 20.9 32.8
1991 530 25.9 20.4 34
1992 554 26.3 21.0 34.8
1993 536 26.6 20.2 36
1994 565 27.8 20.3 34
1995 494 28.9 17.1 16.4
1996 494 28.9 17.1 16.4
1997 503 28.6 17.6 19.5
1998 475 29.1 16.3 22.3
1999 479 25.5 18.8 32.1
2000 535 28.9 18.5 27.5
2001 478 25.5 18.7 24.7
2002 459 25.3 18.1 30.3
2003 459 25.3 18.1 30.3
2004 482 25.7 18.8 29.5
2005 457 26.2 17.4 34.4
2006 466 26.2 17.8 27.9
2007 480 26.5 18.1 38.5
2008 450 27.4 16.4 42
2009 447 26.8 16.7 45.9
2010 443 26.8 16.5 47.4
2011 441 25.9 17.0 54.9
2012 459 25.7 17.8 54.9
2013 470 24.3 19.3 59.1
2014 489 27.4 17.8 59.3
2015 492 30.0 16.4 60.4
2016 471 30.0 15.7 64.5
2017 424 29.3 14.4 61.3
2018 448 27.3 16.4 72.5
2019 415 26.3 15.7 66
2020 436 26.3 16.5 65.4
2021 410 26.5 15.4 69.3
2022 421 26.8 15.7 62
2023 434 23.1 18.7 n/a
2024 424 24.9 17.0 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 Sunny Slope Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 534 22.3 23.9 38.2
1989 516 21.8 23.6 33.3
1990 530 25.3 20.9 32.8
1991 530 25.9 20.4 34
1992 554 26.3 21.0 34.8
1993 536 26.6 20.2 36
1994 565 27.8 20.3 34
1995 494 28.9 17.1 16.4
1996 494 28.9 17.1 16.4
1997 503 28.6 17.6 19.5
1998 475 29.1 16.3 22.3
1999 479 25.5 18.8 32.1
2000 535 28.9 18.5 27.5
2001 478 25.5 18.7 24.7
2002 459 25.3 18.1 30.3
2003 459 25.3 18.1 30.3
2004 482 25.7 18.8 29.5
2005 457 26.2 17.4 34.4
2006 466 26.2 17.8 27.9
2007 480 26.5 18.1 38.5
2008 450 27.4 16.4 42
2009 447 26.8 16.7 45.9
2010 443 26.8 16.5 47.4
2011 441 25.9 17.0 54.9
2012 459 25.7 17.8 54.9
2013 470 24.3 19.3 59.1
2014 489 27.4 17.8 59.3
2015 492 30.0 16.4 60.4
2016 471 30.0 15.7 64.5
2017 424 29.3 14.4 61.3
2018 448 27.3 16.4 72.5
2019 415 26.3 15.7 66
2020 436 26.3 16.5 65.4
2021 410 26.5 15.4 69.3
2022 421 26.8 15.7 62
2023 434 23.1 18.7 n/a
2024 424 24.9 17.0 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 Sunny Slope Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $525 (4.5%) $10,575 (90.8%) $11,649
2020 $909 (7.6%) $10,474 (87.9%) $11,910
2021 $929 (6.7%) $12,526 (89.9%) $13,929
2022 $895 (6.3%) $12,064 (84.4%) $14,288
2023 $2,275 (13.8%) $12,892 (78.2%) $16,484

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunny Slope Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 391st of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 392nd of 459 Elementary schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sunny Slope Elementary School)4547
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Omaha Public Schools)3742
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sunny Slope Elementary School)3450
 16%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Omaha Public Schools)3735
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sunny Slope Elementary School)4044
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Omaha Public Schools)3737
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sunny Slope Elementary School)3227
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Omaha Public Schools)3132
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sunny Slope Elementary School)3637
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Omaha Public Schools)3038
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sunny Slope Elementary School)3633
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Omaha Public Schools)3339
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Sunny Slope Elementary School)5565
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Omaha Public Schools)4958
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6876
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students415434
 4.6%
African American143151
 5.6%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian1514
 6.7%
Hispanic6071
 18.3%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White167148
 11.4%
Two or More Races2646
 76.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunny Slope Elementary School

Sunny Slope Elementary School ranks in the bottom 18.0% of Nebraska elementary schools.

Students who attend Sunny Slope Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Morton Magnet Middle School
High : Burke High School

Students at Sunny Slope Elementary School are 36% White, 32% African American, 17% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 2% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 424 students attended Sunny Slope Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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