Is Wilson Focus School a good school?

Wilson Focus School ranks 124 th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Wilson Focus School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 205 students attended Wilson Focus School.

What is the racial makeup of Wilson Focus School?

Students at Wilson Focus School are 33% White, 31% African American, 21% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Wilson Focus School

Summary:

Wilson Focus School is an exceptional elementary school located in Omaha, Nebraska, serving grades 3-6 with a total enrollment of 213 students. This school consistently outperforms the Omaha Public Schools district and the state of Nebraska in standardized test scores for English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels.

Wilson Focus School's academic performance is truly remarkable, with 66.67% of 3rd graders, 79.17% of 4th graders, 65.22% of 5th graders, and 72.22% of 6th graders proficient or better in NSCAS/English Language Arts, compared to the Omaha Public Schools district's 39.76%, 38.69%, 40.77%, and 35.85%, respectively. In NSCAS/Mathematics, Wilson Focus School had 66.67% of 3rd graders, 70.83% of 4th graders, 70% of 5th graders, and 66.67% of 6th graders proficient or better, outpacing the district's performance. The school's exceptional results in NSCAS/Science for 5th grade, with 93% of students proficient or better, further demonstrate its academic excellence.

Wilson Focus School's commitment to equity and inclusion is also noteworthy, as the school consistently ranks among the top Nebraska elementary schools for various student subgroups, including male students, African American students, Hispanic students, White students, English Language Learner students, and low socioeconomic status students. When compared to nearby Beals Elementary, Indian Hill Elementary, and Gateway Elementary, Wilson Focus School's academic performance and student group rankings are significantly higher, making it a standout institution within the Omaha Public Schools district.

Detail:

Public 3-6

5141 F Street
Omaha, NE 68117-2807

(531) 299-2260

District: Omaha Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
124^th of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,238

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 205

Racial breakdown:

White:

33.2%

African American:

31.2%

Hispanic:

21.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wilson Focus School ranks better than 71% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 5^th among 62 ranked elementary schools in the Omaha Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.43. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Wilson Focus School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (33.2%), African American (31.2%), Hispanic (21.5%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wilson Focus School is 12.9, which is the 8^th best among 62 elementary schools in the Omaha Public Schools District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wilson Focus School is $19,238, which is the 23^rd highest among 62 elementary schools in the Omaha Public Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wilson Focus School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilson Focus School 124^th of 428 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Wilson Focus School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

Omaha Public Schools:

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

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Rank History for all students at Wilson Focus School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2014	44.42	292^nd	483	39.5%
2015	56.20	216^th	488	55.7%
2016	54.74	220^th	480	54.2%
2017	46.15	265^th	459	42.3%
2018	58.32	179^th	450	60.2%
2019	56.46	187^th	452	58.6%
2021	61.27	154^th	442	65.2%
2022	66.31	139^th	457	69.6%
2023	73.49	111^th	459	75.8%
2024	70.43	124^th	428	71.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Wilson Focus School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	76.63	7^th	63	88.9%
2021	88.90	4^th	47	91.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wilson Focus School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	67.65	74^th	281	73.7%
2019	61.34	111^th	298	62.8%
2021	68.43	64^th	264	75.8%
2022	72.91	51^st	259	80.3%
2023	84.52	22^nd	312	92.9%
2024	86.65	8^th	112	92.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Wilson Focus School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	43.97	198^th	341	41.9%
2019	44.38	203^rd	349	41.8%
2021	46.70	169^th	318	46.9%
2022	50.77	161^st	337	52.2%
2023	66.89	113^th	349	67.6%
2024	62.65	75^th	203	63.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Wilson Focus School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	74.78	64^th	347	81.6%
2019	64.83	117^th	367	68.1%
2021	66.73	88^th	328	73.2%
2022	72.36	82^nd	356	77.0%
2023	72.88	89^th	366	75.7%
2024	70.10	53^rd	203	73.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Wilson Focus School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	97.66	1^st	20	95.0%
2019	92.57	1^st	26	96.2%
2023	81.63	5^th	20	75.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wilson Focus School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	78.19	7^th	81	91.4%
2019	45.11	56^th	90	37.8%
2021	85.82	5^th	68	92.6%
2022	82.60	4^th	81	95.1%

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Rank History for White students at Wilson Focus School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	76.99	59^th	391	84.9%
2019	77.64	62^nd	391	84.1%
2021	68.39	88^th	368	76.1%
2022	78.77	54^th	388	86.1%
2023	81.66	46^th	385	88.1%

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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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Wilson is an amazing school! The enrichment program provides students with FREE and engaging activities and skills that cultivate leadership, technology, and communication. The teachers at Wilson truly care about the students and want them to be successful. Close Quote

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	73	59	6	12	1	0	3	154
2013	76	71	3	20	1	0	5	176
2014	85	70	6	20	0	1	7	189
2015	80	70	9	37	0	1	12	209
2016	81	69	6	49	1	1	13	220
2017	94	57	8	56	0	1	16	232
2018	83	55	5	77	0	0	19	239
2019	84	53	4	65	0	0	23	229
2020	88	43	3	70	0	0	28	232
2021	75	40	4	65	0	1	24	209
2022	71	39	11	58	2	1	28	210
2023	80	50	10	47	1	1	24	213
2024	68	64	6	44	0	1	22	205

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 Wilson Focus School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	154	10.3	14.9	48.1
2013	176	11.6	15.1	52.3
2014	189	11.2	16.8	54
2015	209	14.0	14.9	49.3
2016	220	15.0	14.6	55.5
2017	232	15.3	15.0	59.1
2018	239	15.3	15.5	64.9
2019	229	14.3	15.9	58.1
2020	232	13.2	17.5	58.6
2021	209	14.8	14.1	63.2
2022	210	16.2	12.9	55.7
2023	213	17.8	11.9	n/a
2024	205	15.8	12.9	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 Wilson Focus School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	154	10.3	14.9	48.1
2013	176	11.6	15.1	52.3
2014	189	11.2	16.8	54
2015	209	14.0	14.9	49.3
2016	220	15.0	14.6	55.5
2017	232	15.3	15.0	59.1
2018	239	15.3	15.5	64.9
2019	229	14.3	15.9	58.1
2020	232	13.2	17.5	58.6
2021	209	14.8	14.1	63.2
2022	210	16.2	12.9	55.7
2023	213	17.8	11.9	n/a
2024	205	15.8	12.9	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 Wilson Focus School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$522 (4.0%)	$12,264 (94.6%)	$12,963
2020	$921 (6.7%)	$12,329 (89.4%)	$13,798
2021	$847 (5.3%)	$14,743 (91.4%)	$16,130
2022	$894 (5.3%)	$14,517 (86.0%)	$16,885
2023	$2,217 (11.5%)	$15,599 (81.1%)	$19,238

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wilson Focus School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 187^th of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 111^th of 459 Elementary schools	17.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wilson Focus School)	54	85	31%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Omaha Public Schools)	37	42	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	63	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wilson Focus School)	47	67	20%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Omaha Public Schools)	37	35	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wilson Focus School)	68	73	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Omaha Public Schools)	37	37
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wilson Focus School)	48	52	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Omaha Public Schools)	31	32	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	58	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wilson Focus School)	69	64	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Omaha Public Schools)	30	38	8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	48	56	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wilson Focus School)	49	79	30%
5th Grade Mathematics (Omaha Public Schools)	33	39	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	65	11%
5th Grade Science (Wilson Focus School)	84	93	9%
5th Grade Science (Omaha Public Schools)	49	58	9%
5th Grade Science (Nebraska)	68	76	8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wilson Focus School)	61	70	9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Omaha Public Schools)	31	32	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	55	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wilson Focus School)	46	72	26%
6th Grade Mathematics (Omaha Public Schools)	31	23	8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	57	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	229	213	7%
African American	53	50	5.7%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	4	10	150%
Hispanic	65	47	27.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	84	80	4.8%
Two or More Races	23	24	4.3%

Schools Near Wilson Focus School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wilson Focus School	Public	3-6	5141 F Street	Omaha	68117	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(531) 299-2260	205	16	12.9		68 (33.2%)	64 (31.2%)	44 (21.5%)	6 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	22 (10.7%)	70.4	124^th of 428 public elementary schools	71.0%		73.5	111^th of 459 public elementary schools	75.8%	13	$19,238	$2,217	$15,599
Belle Ryan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1807 S 60th St	Omaha	68117	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(531) 299-1080	288	22	13.1		103 (35.8%)	53 (18.4%)	94 (32.6%)	14 (4.9%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.6%)	33.8	317^th of 428 public elementary schools	25.9%		24.5	371^st of 459 public elementary schools	19.2%	54	$19,533	$2,342	$15,295
Ashland Park/Robbins Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5050 S 51st St	Omaha	68117	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(531) 299-1020	709	40	17.6		101 (14.2%)	31 (4.4%)	546 (77.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	25 (3.5%)	19.6	359^th of 428 public elementary schools	16.1%		10.2	428^th of 459 public elementary schools	6.8%	69	$17,638	$2,375	$13,708
Karen Western Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	6224 H St	Omaha	68117	Douglas County	Ralston Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 731-7477	213	21	10.3		67 (31.5%)	8 (3.8%)	124 (58.2%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.2%)	19	363^rd of 428 public elementary schools	15.2%		17.1	397^th of 459 public elementary schools	13.5%	34	$16,483	$1,791	$13,318
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4065 Vinton St	Omaha	68105	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(531) 299-1640	463	29	15.8		77 (16.6%)	28 (6.0%)	336 (72.6%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.9%)	18.4	365^th of 428 public elementary schools	14.7%		16.4	400^th of 459 public elementary schools	12.9%	35	$18,042	$2,442	$14,625
Gateway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5610 South 42nd Street	Omaha	68107	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(531) 299-1480	758	45	16.7		80 (10.6%)	24 (3.2%)	623 (82.2%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.4%)	7	408^th of 428 public elementary schools	4.7%		4.2	443^rd of 459 public elementary schools	3.5%	35	$15,744	$2,405	$12,273
Early Childhood Center At Gateway	Public	PK	5810 S 42nd Street	Omaha	68107	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(531) 299-1499	72	10	7.1		11 (15.3%)	6 (8.3%)	51 (70.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.2%)								(n/a)
Early Learning Center (0-3) At Gateway	Public	PK	5810 S 42nd St	Omaha	68107	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(531) 299-1499	40	1	44.4		4 (10.0%)	2 (5.0%)	32 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.5%)								(n/a)
Beals Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1720 S 48th St	Omaha	68106	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(531) 299-1060	291	18	16.4		87 (29.9%)	40 (13.7%)	128 (44.0%)	6 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (10.0%)	7.9	402^nd of 428 public elementary schools	6.1%		9.3	429^th of 459 public elementary schools	6.5%	27	$17,742	$2,327	$13,961
Indian Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3121 U St	Omaha	68107	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(531) 299-1600	529	32	16.5		20 (3.8%)	142 (26.8%)	324 (61.2%)	2 (0.4%)	11 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.7%)	1.6	427^th of 428 public elementary schools	0.2%		1.2	457^th of 459 public elementary schools	0.4%	30	$16,088	$2,369	$12,077

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