Is Wakonda Elementary School a good school?

Wakonda Elementary School ranks in the bottom 2.2% of Nebraska elementary schools.

How many students attend Wakonda Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 325 students attended Wakonda Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Wakonda Elementary School?

Students at Wakonda Elementary School are 56% African American, 16% Asian, 11% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Wakonda Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Wakonda Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School High : Northwest High School

Wakonda Elementary School

Summary:

Wakonda Elementary School is a public elementary school in Omaha, Nebraska, serving 325 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Omaha Public Schools district, which is ranked 205 out of 212 districts in the state.

Wakonda Elementary stands out from nearby schools like Fontenelle Elementary and Hartman Elementary in several key ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (56%) compared to the 24-63% range at nearby schools. Academically, Wakonda consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Nebraska, with proficiency rates in English, Math, and Science well below district and state averages. The school also has a very high percentage of students (82-91%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high concentration of low-income families.

Despite spending significantly more per student ($19,185) than nearby schools, which range from $15,039 to $21,429 per student, Wakonda Elementary's academic outcomes remain poor. This raises questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources to support student learning. The persistent low performance and racial disparities at Wakonda suggest a need for significant interventions and a more comprehensive, district-wide approach to address the challenges faced by these underperforming schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4845 Curtis Ave
Omaha, NE 68104-1300

(531) 299-2180

District: Omaha Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
449^th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,185

Students who attend Wakonda Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School
High:	Northwest High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 325

Racial breakdown:

African American:

56.0%

Asian:

15.7%

White:

10.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 82.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wakonda Elementary School ranks worse than 97.8% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 56^th among 65 ranked elementary schools in the Omaha Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.04. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (56%), Asian (15.7%), White (10.8%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wakonda Elementary School is 14.6, which is the 21^st best among 65 elementary schools in the Omaha Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Wakonda Elementary School employs 22.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wakonda Elementary School is $19,185, which is the 25^th highest among 65 elementary schools in the Omaha Public Schools District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Wakonda Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wakonda Elementary School 449^th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Wakonda Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

African American students:

Omaha Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Omaha Public Schools 205^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wakonda Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Wakonda Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	52.25	236^th	418	43.5%
2007	59.66	201^st	430	53.3%
2008	53.24	291^st	478	39.1%
2009	41.94	374^th	471	20.6%
2010	12.82	494^th	502	1.6%
2011	1.86	469^th	473	0.8%
2012	3.33	466^th	480	2.9%
2013	1.46	483^rd	485	0.4%
2014	2.73	478^th	483	1.0%
2015	3.78	476^th	488	2.5%
2016	3.40	470^th	480	2.1%
2017	1.64	457^th	459	0.4%
2018	1.31	448^th	450	0.4%
2019	5.85	432^nd	452	4.4%
2021	7.79	413^th	442	6.6%
2022	9.50	422^nd	457	7.7%
2023	3.04	449^th	459	2.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wakonda Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	3.28	278^th	281	1.1%
2019	13.74	274^th	298	8.1%
2021	16.92	236^th	264	10.6%
2022	22.54	217^th	259	16.2%
2023	7.68	302^nd	312	3.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Wakonda Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2019	3.41	344^th	349	1.4%
2022	8.38	319^th	337	5.3%
2023	6.33	336^th	349	3.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Wakonda Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	15.88	328^th	367	10.6%
2022	10.99	329^th	356	7.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Wakonda Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	18.69	22^nd	26	15.4%
2023	21.53	20^th	20	0.0%

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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 Wakonda Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	62	214	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	282
1989	66	214	0	3	8	n/a	n/a	0	291
1990	82	242	0	3	6	n/a	n/a	0	333
1991	88	255	1	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	352
1992	103	256	4	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	370
1993	100	284	2	4	7	n/a	n/a	0	397
1994	110	274	2	6	10	n/a	n/a	0	402
1995	60	326	1	10	17	n/a	n/a	0	414
1996	60	326	1	10	17	n/a	n/a	0	414
1997	67	325	3	4	17	n/a	n/a	0	416
1998	59	322	1	14	12	n/a	n/a	0	408
1999	60	338	2	3	9	n/a	n/a	4	416
2000	34	374	3	9	9	n/a	n/a	0	429
2001	24	336	2	3	9	n/a	n/a	0	374
2002	30	304	3	15	4	n/a	n/a	0	356
2003	30	304	3	15	4	n/a	n/a	0	356
2004	25	335	2	14	4	n/a	n/a	0	380
2005	31	279	4	10	5	n/a	n/a	0	329
2006	41	248	4	21	2	n/a	n/a	0	316
2007	39	211	3	16	6	n/a	n/a	0	275
2008	36	267	3	22	2	n/a	n/a	0	330
2009	31	251	2	21	4	n/a	n/a	0	309
2010	32	254	5	28	3	n/a	n/a	0	322
2011	23	245	5	23	4	0	21	0	321
2012	29	241	4	20	8	0	15	0	317
2013	31	228	6	23	5	1	17	0	311
2014	45	242	9	26	8	2	25	0	357
2015	67	252	22	33	5	1	25	0	405
2016	49	251	25	37	6	1	21	0	390
2017	50	206	32	40	5	0	17	0	350
2018	51	230	58	30	7	0	22	0	398
2019	49	218	73	37	6	0	18	0	401
2020	48	226	61	42	4	1	24	0	406
2021	40	206	55	35	4	1	20	0	361
2022	37	174	42	27	4	0	17	0	301
2023	35	182	51	34	3	0	20	0	325

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 Wakonda Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	282	18.8	15.0	38.3
1989	291	18.2	15.9	33.3
1990	333	21.2	15.7	32.7
1991	352	23.7	14.8	34.1
1992	370	24.2	15.2	34.9
1993	397	24.7	16.1	36
1994	402	24.3	16.5	33.8
1995	414	27.5	15.1	36
1996	414	27.5	15.1	36
1997	416	29.5	14.1	61.8
1998	408	28.8	14.2	70.6
1999	416	27.6	15.1	81.3
2000	429	35.5	12.1	78.1
2001	374	33.5	11.2	84.2
2002	356	29.1	12.2	78.1
2003	356	29.1	12.2	78.1
2004	380	29.3	13.0	83.9
2005	329	29.6	11.1	81.8
2006	316	27.9	11.3	69
2007	275	28.0	9.8	81.1
2008	330	28.1	11.7	75.8
2009	309	25.6	12.1	76.1
2010	322	26.6	12.1	84.2
2011	321	26.3	12.2	90.3
2012	317	24.8	12.7	91.8
2013	311	21.9	14.1	91.3
2014	357	26.4	13.4	89.9
2015	405	28.0	14.4	88.9
2016	390	35.0	11.1	94.1
2017	350	33.5	10.4	84
2018	398	33.5	11.8	91.5
2019	401	34.7	11.5	89
2020	406	32.8	12.3	85.7
2021	361	22.7	15.8	90.6
2022	301	24.4	12.3	82.4
2023	325	22.2	14.6	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 Wakonda Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	282	18.8	15.0	38.3
1989	291	18.2	15.9	33.3
1990	333	21.2	15.7	32.7
1991	352	23.7	14.8	34.1
1992	370	24.2	15.2	34.9
1993	397	24.7	16.1	36
1994	402	24.3	16.5	33.8
1995	414	27.5	15.1	36
1996	414	27.5	15.1	36
1997	416	29.5	14.1	61.8
1998	408	28.8	14.2	70.6
1999	416	27.6	15.1	81.3
2000	429	35.5	12.1	78.1
2001	374	33.5	11.2	84.2
2002	356	29.1	12.2	78.1
2003	356	29.1	12.2	78.1
2004	380	29.3	13.0	83.9
2005	329	29.6	11.1	81.8
2006	316	27.9	11.3	69
2007	275	28.0	9.8	81.1
2008	330	28.1	11.7	75.8
2009	309	25.6	12.1	76.1
2010	322	26.6	12.1	84.2
2011	321	26.3	12.2	90.3
2012	317	24.8	12.7	91.8
2013	311	21.9	14.1	91.3
2014	357	26.4	13.4	89.9
2015	405	28.0	14.4	88.9
2016	390	35.0	11.1	94.1
2017	350	33.5	10.4	84
2018	398	33.5	11.8	91.5
2019	401	34.7	11.5	89
2020	406	32.8	12.3	85.7
2021	361	22.7	15.8	90.6
2022	301	24.4	12.3	82.4
2023	325	22.2	14.6	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 Wakonda Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,728 (17.1%)	$12,719 (79.7%)	$15,967
2020	$3,219 (19.4%)	$12,881 (77.6%)	$16,593
2021	$2,069 (12.8%)	$13,618 (84.5%)	$16,120
2022	$1,951 (10.2%)	$14,539 (76.0%)	$19,129
2023	$2,467 (12.9%)	$14,253 (74.3%)	$19,185

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wakonda 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 432^nd of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 449^th of 459 Elementary schools	2.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wakonda Elementary School)	33	34	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Omaha Public Schools)	37	42	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	63	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wakonda Elementary School)	35	18	17%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Omaha Public Schools)	37	35	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wakonda Elementary School)	20	31	11%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Omaha Public Schools)	37	37
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wakonda Elementary School)	17	13	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Omaha Public Schools)	33	39	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	65	11%
5th Grade Science (Wakonda Elementary School)	33	40	7%
5th Grade Science (Omaha Public Schools)	49	58	9%
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	401	325	19%
African American	218	182	16.5%
American Indian	6	3	50%
Asian	73	51	30.1%
Hispanic	37	34	8.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	49	35	28.6%
Two or More Races	18	20	11.1%

Schools Near Wakonda 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
Wakonda Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4845 Curtis Ave	Omaha	68104	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(531) 299-2180	325	22	14.6		35 (10.8%)	182 (56.0%)	34 (10.5%)	51 (15.7%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.2%)	3	449^th of 459 public elementary schools	2.2%		9.5	422^nd of 457 public elementary schools	7.7%	27	34.0	31.0	18.0	18.0	24.0	13.0	40.0	$19,185	$2,467	$14,253
Mount View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5322 N 52nd St	Omaha	68104	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(531) 299-1860	305	19	15.9		29 (9.5%)	143 (46.9%)	39 (12.8%)	70 (23.0%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.6%)	22	376^th of 459 public elementary schools	18.1%		5.3	436^th of 457 public elementary schools	4.6%	60	52.0	23.0	43.0	56.0		45.0	61.0	$17,470	$2,356	$13,840
Belvedere Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3775 Curtis Ave	Omaha	68111	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(531) 299-1100	366	24	15.0		25 (6.8%)	230 (62.8%)	54 (14.8%)	31 (8.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (6.3%)	0.7	459^th of 459 public elementary schools	0.0%		2.8	448^th of 457 public elementary schools	2.0%	11	12.0	18.0	18.0			11.0	34.0	$20,137	$2,491	$15,555
Central Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4904 N 42nd St	Omaha	68111	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(531) 299-1200	359	22	16.2		34 (9.5%)	210 (58.5%)	60 (16.7%)	27 (7.5%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.2%)	2.1	452^nd of 459 public elementary schools	1.5%		2.2	452^nd of 457 public elementary schools	1.1%		27.0	21.0	22.0	27.0		17.0	27.0	$19,445	$2,664	$14,867
Pinewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6717 North 63rd Street	Omaha	68152	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(531) 299-1940	221	15	14.4		33 (14.9%)	77 (34.8%)	20 (9.0%)	71 (32.1%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.7%)	32.7	343^rd of 459 public elementary schools	25.3%		45.7	257^th of 457 public elementary schools	43.8%	86	41.0	48.0	59.0	37.0	52.0	63.0		$20,180	$2,309	$16,017
Springville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7400 N 60th St	Omaha	68152	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(531) 299-2120	451	24	18.5		129 (28.6%)	110 (24.4%)	52 (11.5%)	118 (26.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (8.9%)	38.6	308^th of 459 public elementary schools	32.9%		21.3	369^th of 457 public elementary schools	19.3%	61	52.0	56.0	56.0	46.0	47.0	55.0	78.0	$15,039	$2,170	$11,938
Florence Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7902 North 36th Street	Omaha	68112	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(531) 299-1400	251	14	17.9		100 (39.8%)	70 (27.9%)	44 (17.5%)	12 (4.8%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	22 (8.8%)	23	374^th of 459 public elementary schools	18.5%		9.7	420^th of 457 public elementary schools	8.1%	46	45.0	50.0	42.0	20.0	36.0	50.0	75.0	$18,616	$2,321	$13,805
Fontenelle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3905 N 52nd St	Omaha	68104	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(531) 299-1420	457	31	14.5		61 (13.3%)	155 (33.9%)	49 (10.7%)	145 (31.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (9.6%)	2	453^rd of 459 public elementary schools	1.3%		2.1	454^th of 457 public elementary schools	0.7%	1	22.0	25.0	23.0	21.0	17.0	18.0	39.0	$19,489	$2,532	$15,025
Hartman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5530 N 66th St	Omaha	68104	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(531) 299-1560	449	27	16.4		42 (9.4%)	108 (24.1%)	38 (8.5%)	212 (47.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (10.7%)	11.2	423^rd of 459 public elementary schools	7.8%		5.2	440^th of 457 public elementary schools	3.7%	17	32.0	20.0	36.0	32.0	22.0	54.0	61.0	$16,421	$2,385	$12,856
Skinner Magnet Center	Public	PK, KG-5	4304 N 33rd St	Omaha	68111	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(531) 299-2080	435	27	16.1		38 (8.7%)	263 (60.5%)	87 (20.0%)	3 (0.7%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (9.0%)	1.3	456^th of 459 public elementary schools	0.7%		5.3	434^th of 457 public elementary schools	5.0%	22			20.0	8.0		23.0	37.0	$21,429	$4,143	$14,463

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