Summary:
Sunny Slope Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Omaha, Nebraska, with 434 students and a student-teacher ratio of 18.7. The school is part of the Omaha Public Schools district, which is ranked 205 out of 212 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Sunny Slope Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to the surrounding schools, with a higher percentage of African American (34.79%) and Hispanic (16.36%) students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on the NSCAS assessments, is generally lower than the state and district averages across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2022-2023, only 37-50% of Sunny Slope students were proficient in English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to 55-65% statewide. Additionally, Sunny Slope has a high percentage of students (over 60%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families.
Interestingly, Sunny Slope's student population has become more racially diverse over the past few years, with a decrease in the percentage of white students and an increase in the percentage of African American and Hispanic students. The school's low academic performance is consistent across different student subgroups, including female, male, African American, and white students, as well as students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. While Sunny Slope's performance is generally lower than the state and district averages, some of the nearby schools, such as Dodge Elementary and Joslyn Elementary, have higher proficiency rates in certain subject areas and grade levels, suggesting that there may be opportunities for Sunny Slope to learn from their practices.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Omaha Public Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
392nd of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,484
Students who attend Sunny Slope Elementary School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 18.7
Number of students: 434
Racial breakdown:
African American:
34.8%
White:
34.1%
Hispanic:
16.4%
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Two or more races:
10.6%
Asian:
3.2%
American Indian:
0.9%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62%
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