Walnut Hill Elementary School

Summary:

Walnut Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Omaha, Nebraska, serving around 400 students in grades PK-6. Despite being part of the Omaha Public Schools district, which is ranked 177 out of 182 districts in the state, Walnut Hill Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-20% of Nebraska elementary schools over the past decade, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years.

Walnut Hill Elementary faces significant challenges, including extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, well below average academic performance in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, and stark disparities in subgroup performance compared to their statewide peers. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 25-39% of Walnut Hill students were proficient in ELA, compared to 58-59% statewide. Despite spending significantly more per student ($17,163 in 2022-2023) than the state average, the school's academic outcomes remain far below state and district levels.

While nearby schools like Fontenelle Elementary, Jackson Elementary, and Franklin Elementary also struggle with low performance as part of the Omaha Public Schools district, they generally outperform Walnut Hill Elementary on key metrics like test scores and chronic absenteeism. This suggests that there may be opportunities to learn from the practices and strategies of these relatively higher-performing schools to help address the systemic challenges facing Walnut Hill Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 4355 Charles St
       Omaha, NE  68131-1023


(531) 299-2200

District: Omaha Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
400th of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,163 Help


Students who attend Walnut Hill Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lewis & Clark Middle School
High:    Benson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  400

Racial breakdown:

African American:
37.0%
Hispanic:
26.8%
Asian:
18.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Walnut Hill Elementary School ranks worse than 93.5% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 43rd 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 8.12. (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 Walnut Hill Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Omaha Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walnut Hill Elementary School is $17,163. 51 elementary schools in the Omaha Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Walnut Hill Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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 Walnut Hill Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Walnut Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 13.29 389th 418 6.9%
2007 66.71 142nd 430 67.0%
2008 31.87 423rd 478 11.5%
2009 44.90 349th 471 25.9%
2010 9.70 498th 502 0.8%
2011 21.07 415th 473 12.3%
2012 24.05 408th 480 15.0%
2013 10.61 460th 485 5.2%
2014 8.86 462nd 483 4.3%
2015 16.01 444th 488 9.0%
2016 21.50 414th 480 13.8%
2017 8.35 434th 459 5.4%
2018 10.24 417th 450 7.3%
2019 4.91 438th 452 3.1%
2021 3.23 432nd 442 2.3%
2022 3.76 443rd 457 3.1%
2023 4.95 438th 459 4.6%
2024 8.12 400th 428 6.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Walnut Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.91 44th 63 30.2%
2019 48.90 30th 60 50.0%
2023 27.12 63rd 76 17.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Walnut Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.28 243rd 281 13.5%
2019 9.86 286th 298 4.0%
2021 12.12 243rd 264 8.0%
2022 12.33 241st 259 6.9%
2023 11.55 293rd 312 6.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Walnut Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.97 321st 341 5.9%
2019 8.03 333rd 349 4.6%
2021 3.58 312th 318 1.9%
2022 6.25 324th 337 3.9%
2023 9.21 329th 349 5.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Walnut Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.78 316th 347 8.9%
2019 6.48 354th 367 3.5%
2023 6.19 350th 366 4.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Walnut Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.15 11th 20 45.0%
2019 26.76 20th 26 23.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Walnut Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.44 51st 81 37.0%
2023 45.10 60th 108 44.4%
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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.

Walnut Hill Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a student
Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Open Quote This is a very great school. My siblings and I had very enriching educational experiences while attending this school. Make sure to behave yourself to have a good learning experience. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, February 5, 2017

Open Quote This is a very terrible School students do not learn anything my children for example have been profiled as behavior problems but no help has been administered to them please. If you thinking about enrolling your children especially if they're colored or African American do not and I repeat do not enroll him into the school even if it's more costly go elsewhere because this school is exactly an example of school to jail pipeline Close Quote



Enrollment information for Walnut Hill Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 249 120 31 9 13 n/a n/a 0 422
1989 292 149 22 19 8 n/a n/a 0 490
1990 284 131 18 19 10 n/a n/a 0 462
1991 278 183 22 22 3 n/a n/a 0 508
1992 271 164 25 38 8 n/a n/a 0 506
1993 292 168 23 28 8 n/a n/a 0 519
1994 292 169 22 36 11 n/a n/a 0 530
1995 258 225 8 19 15 n/a n/a 0 525
1996 258 225 8 19 15 n/a n/a 0 525
1997 251 243 5 18 14 n/a n/a 0 531
1998 230 233 4 23 12 n/a n/a 0 502
1999 216 254 4 15 17 n/a n/a 14 520
2000 150 209 11 32 19 n/a n/a 0 421
2001 151 197 8 47 11 n/a n/a 0 414
2002 122 179 6 68 6 n/a n/a 0 381
2003 122 179 6 68 6 n/a n/a 0 381
2004 105 137 4 88 6 n/a n/a 0 340
2005 94 147 3 72 9 n/a n/a 0 325
2006 97 152 4 81 16 n/a n/a 0 350
2007 83 142 1 95 15 n/a n/a 0 336
2008 88 129 4 105 14 n/a n/a 0 340
2009 79 141 19 99 7 n/a n/a 0 345
2010 75 146 34 96 5 n/a n/a 0 356
2011 71 143 42 101 4 0 26 0 387
2012 59 157 56 106 9 0 31 0 418
2013 66 162 68 113 6 0 27 0 442
2014 67 155 99 105 7 0 24 0 457
2015 70 153 115 96 5 2 23 0 464
2016 61 160 129 94 6 2 31 0 483
2017 64 164 133 90 4 1 27 0 483
2018 62 158 132 87 8 2 22 0 471
2019 63 149 95 103 8 1 24 0 443
2020 58 143 93 105 9 2 26 0 436
2021 50 148 80 89 8 1 25 0 401
2022 53 146 65 93 4 1 22 0 384
2023 48 148 75 107 2 1 19 0 400

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 Walnut Hill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 422 22.1 19.0 38.2
1989 490 21.4 22.8 33.3
1990 462 24.4 18.9 32.9
1991 508 24.8 20.4 34.1
1992 506 24.7 20.4 34.8
1993 519 25.3 20.5 36
1994 530 26.2 20.2 34
1995 525 25.2 20.8 59.4
1996 525 25.2 20.8 59.4
1997 531 25.8 20.6 55.6
1998 502 27.7 18.1 64.9
1999 520 26.7 19.5 75.3
2000 421 30.5 13.8 77.7
2001 414 29.9 13.8 77.1
2002 381 28.6 13.3 78.7
2003 381 28.6 13.3 78.7
2004 340 29.1 11.7 78.8
2005 325 29.8 10.9 82.2
2006 350 28.8 12.2 74.9
2007 336 29.2 11.5 87.5
2008 340 28.0 12.1 81.5
2009 345 27.7 12.5 86.4
2010 356 28.7 12.4 88.2
2011 387 29.8 12.9 93.5
2012 418 28.8 14.5 94.5
2013 442 27.2 16.2 96.2
2014 457 26.0 17.5 94.7
2015 464 30.0 15.4 95.9
2016 483 35.0 13.8 95.9
2017 483 35.1 13.7 90.9
2018 471 35.6 13.2 95.3
2019 443 34.6 12.8 89.8
2020 436 29.0 15.0 92.2
2021 401 26.0 15.4 92.8
2022 384 28.7 13.3 87.2
2023 400 24.5 16.2 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 Walnut Hill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 422 22.1 19.0 38.2
1989 490 21.4 22.8 33.3
1990 462 24.4 18.9 32.9
1991 508 24.8 20.4 34.1
1992 506 24.7 20.4 34.8
1993 519 25.3 20.5 36
1994 530 26.2 20.2 34
1995 525 25.2 20.8 59.4
1996 525 25.2 20.8 59.4
1997 531 25.8 20.6 55.6
1998 502 27.7 18.1 64.9
1999 520 26.7 19.5 75.3
2000 421 30.5 13.8 77.7
2001 414 29.9 13.8 77.1
2002 381 28.6 13.3 78.7
2003 381 28.6 13.3 78.7
2004 340 29.1 11.7 78.8
2005 325 29.8 10.9 82.2
2006 350 28.8 12.2 74.9
2007 336 29.2 11.5 87.5
2008 340 28.0 12.1 81.5
2009 345 27.7 12.5 86.4
2010 356 28.7 12.4 88.2
2011 387 29.8 12.9 93.5
2012 418 28.8 14.5 94.5
2013 442 27.2 16.2 96.2
2014 457 26.0 17.5 94.7
2015 464 30.0 15.4 95.9
2016 483 35.0 13.8 95.9
2017 483 35.1 13.7 90.9
2018 471 35.6 13.2 95.3
2019 443 34.6 12.8 89.8
2020 436 29.0 15.0 92.2
2021 401 26.0 15.4 92.8
2022 384 28.7 13.3 87.2
2023 400 24.5 16.2 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 Walnut Hill Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,290 (9.6%) $11,709 (87.0%) $13,465
2020 $1,552 (11.4%) $11,619 (85.6%) $13,574
2021 $1,277 (8.7%) $13,016 (88.8%) $14,656
2022 $1,384 (8.6%) $12,991 (80.7%) $16,095
2023 $2,449 (14.3%) $13,071 (76.2%) $17,163

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Walnut Hill 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 438th of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 438th of 459 Elementary schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Walnut Hill Elementary School)2433
 9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Omaha Public Schools)3742
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Walnut Hill Elementary School)4118
 23%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Omaha Public Schools)3735
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Walnut Hill Elementary School)1618
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Omaha Public Schools)3737
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Walnut Hill Elementary School)1610
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Omaha Public Schools)3132
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Walnut Hill Elementary School)1340
 27%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Omaha Public Schools)3038
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Walnut Hill Elementary School)1335
 22%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Omaha Public Schools)3339
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Walnut Hill Elementary School)3353
 20%
   5th Grade Science (Omaha Public Schools)4958
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6876
 8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Walnut Hill Elementary School)2323
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Omaha Public Schools)3132
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4955
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Walnut Hill Elementary School)3021
 9%
   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 Students443400
 9.7%
African American149148
 0.7%
American Indian82
 75%
Asian9575
 21.1%
Hispanic103107
 3.9%
Pacific Islander11
White6348
 23.8%
Two or More Races2419
 20.8%


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Students who attend Walnut Hill Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lewis & Clark Middle School
High : Benson High School

Students at Walnut Hill Elementary School are 37% African American, 27% Hispanic, 19% Asian, 12% White, 5% Two or more races.

Walnut Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 6.5% of Nebraska elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 400 students attended Walnut Hill 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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