Gifford Park Elementary School

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Gifford Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in Omaha, Nebraska, serving 363 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Omaha Public Schools district, which is ranked 205 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gifford Park Elementary School stands out for its diverse student population, with 19.83% White, 31.96% African American, 23.97% Hispanic, 15.7% Asian, and 3.31% Native American students. This diversity is higher compared to nearby schools like Franklin Elementary (9.09% White, 46.18% African American) and Jackson Elementary (23.85% White, 71.54% Hispanic). Academically, Gifford Park's proficiency rates in NSCAS/English Language Arts and NSCAS/Mathematics are generally higher than the Omaha Public Schools district averages, but lower than the state averages. The school also serves a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 74.86% receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Interestingly, Gifford Park Elementary School has shown strengths in the performance of its Hispanic student subgroup, ranking 4th out of 108 Nebraska elementary schools for their NSCAS/English Language Arts performance. However, the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, from 412th out of 442 Nebraska elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 390th out of 459 in 2022-2023, along with a slight decrease in enrollment. By learning from the practices of nearby higher-performing schools like Kellom Elementary and Franklin Elementary, Gifford Park Elementary School has the potential to improve its overall academic outcomes and provide a quality education for its diverse community.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

717 N 32nd St
Omaha, NE 68131

(531) 299-2040

District: Omaha Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
390^th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,168

Student/teacher ratio: 17.6

Number of students: 363

Racial breakdown:

African American:

32.0%

Hispanic:

24.0%

White:

19.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gifford Park Elementary School ranks worse than 85% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 25^th among 65 ranked elementary schools in the Omaha Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.33. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Gifford Park Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (32%), Hispanic (24%), White (19.8%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gifford Park Elementary School is 17.6. 60 elementary schools in the Omaha Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Gifford Park Elementary School employs 20.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gifford Park Elementary School is $17,168. 50 elementary schools in the Omaha Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Gifford Park Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gifford Park Elementary School 390^th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Gifford Park Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic 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 Gifford Park Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Gifford Park Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2021	8.50	412^th	442	6.8%
2022	8.52	426^th	457	6.8%
2023	18.33	390^th	459	15.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Gifford Park Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	33.60	56^th	76	26.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gifford Park Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2021	11.55	246^th	264	6.8%
2022	16.26	235^th	259	9.3%
2023	29.74	247^th	312	20.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Gifford Park Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	12.31	308^th	337	8.6%
2023	13.75	312^th	349	10.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Gifford Park Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2021	21.35	281^st	328	14.3%
2022	17.23	305^th	356	14.3%
2023	22.09	296^th	366	19.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gifford Park Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	81.37	4^th	108	96.3%

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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 Gifford Park Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	73	86	69	97	16	2	23	366
2021	74	95	73	90	14	2	20	368
2022	59	112	57	91	16	2	21	358
2023	72	116	57	87	12	1	18	363

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Gifford Park Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	366	21.0	17.3	78.7
2021	368	21.1	17.3	80.7
2022	358	24.4	14.6	74.9
2023	363	20.6	17.6	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 Gifford Park Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	366	21.0	17.3	78.7
2021	368	21.1	17.3	80.7
2022	358	24.4	14.6	74.9
2023	363	20.6	17.6	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 Gifford Park Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$585 (15.2%)	$3,140 (81.7%)	$3,843
2021	$1,262 (8.4%)	$12,231 (81.6%)	$14,986
2022	$1,614 (10.0%)	$12,794 (79.1%)	$16,165
2023	$2,557 (14.9%)	$12,947 (75.4%)	$17,168

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Schools Near Gifford Park 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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NSCAS Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gifford Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	717 N 32nd St	Omaha	68131	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(531) 299-2040	363	21	17.6		72 (19.8%)	116 (32.0%)	87 (24.0%)	57 (15.7%)	12 (3.3%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (5.0%)	18.3	390^th of 459 public elementary schools	15.0%		8.5	426^th of 457 public elementary schools	6.8%	36	50.0	33.0	44.0	38.0	45.0	30.0	46.0	33.0	71.0	$17,168	$2,557	$12,947
Ops Virtual Elementary School	Public, Virtual	PK, KG-5	3215 Cuming St	Omaha	68131	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	No	(531) 299-0269	0	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Franklin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3506 Franklin St	Omaha	68111	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(531) 299-1440	275	20	13.4		25 (9.1%)	127 (46.2%)	90 (32.7%)	20 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.7%)	17.5	394^th of 459 public elementary schools	14.2%		4.5	442^nd of 457 public elementary schools	3.3%	48	33.0	35.0		52.0	36.0	32.0	45.0	57.0	52.0	$20,852	$2,539	$16,266
Kellom Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1311 N 24th St	Omaha	68102	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(531) 299-1680	272	21	12.8		15 (5.5%)	144 (52.9%)	44 (16.2%)	58 (21.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.3%)	5.1	437^th of 459 public elementary schools	4.8%		5.5	433^rd of 457 public elementary schools	5.3%	4	43.0	31.0	26.0	23.0	26.0	19.0	17.0	32.0	49.0	$23,348	$3,174	$16,803
Jackson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	620 S 31st St	Omaha	68105	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(531) 299-1620	260	18	14.4		62 (23.8%)	4 (1.5%)	186 (71.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)	11	425^th of 459 public elementary schools	7.4%		13.7	404^th of 457 public elementary schools	11.6%	21	41.0	30.0	30.0	46.0	47.0	30.0	23.0	37.0	43.0	$18,205	$2,424	$14,303
Conestoga Magnet Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2115 Burdette St	Omaha	68110	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(531) 299-1260	334	22	14.9		15 (4.5%)	210 (62.9%)	63 (18.9%)	23 (6.9%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.7%)	0.8	458^th of 459 public elementary schools	0.2%		2.2	453^rd of 457 public elementary schools	0.9%	5			13.0	22.0				15.0	28.0	$18,443	$2,505	$14,060
Walnut Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4355 Charles St	Omaha	68131	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(531) 299-2200	400	25	16.2		48 (12.0%)	148 (37.0%)	107 (26.8%)	75 (18.8%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (4.8%)	5	438^th of 459 public elementary schools	4.6%		3.8	443^rd of 457 public elementary schools	3.1%	5	33.0	18.0	40.0	23.0	18.0	10.0	35.0	21.0	53.0	$17,163	$2,449	$13,071
Liberty Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2021 St Mary's Avenue	Omaha	68102	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(531) 299-1740	626	41	15.4		67 (10.7%)	67 (10.7%)	465 (74.3%)	8 (1.3%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.1%)	1.8	455^th of 459 public elementary schools	0.9%		2.7	449^th of 457 public elementary schools	1.8%	6	33.0	23.0	9.0	13.0	28.0	13.0	11.0	8.0	35.0	$17,663	$2,466	$13,945
Kennedy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2906 N 30th St	Omaha	68111	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(531) 299-1700	234	23	10.0		11 (4.7%)	115 (49.1%)	32 (13.7%)	59 (25.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (6.8%)	3.8	444^th of 459 public elementary schools	3.3%		5.3	435^th of 457 public elementary schools	4.8%	9	35.0	31.0	22.0		12.0	19.0	18.0		52.0	$22,221	$2,742	$14,780
King Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3706 Maple St	Omaha	68111	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(531) 299-1720	326	18	18.2		23 (7.1%)	164 (50.3%)	82 (25.2%)	18 (5.5%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	35 (10.7%)	3.3	447^th of 459 public elementary schools	2.6%		5.2	438^th of 457 public elementary schools	4.2%	9	32.0	31.0	18.0		27.0	22.0	20.0		38.0	$19,929	$2,412	$14,738

Frequently Asked Questions about Gifford Park Elementary School

What district is Gifford Park Elementary School in?

Omaha Public Schools

How many students attend Gifford Park Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 363 students attended Gifford Park Elementary School.

Is Gifford Park Elementary School a good school?

Gifford Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 15.0% of Nebraska elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Gifford Park Elementary School?

Students at Gifford Park Elementary School are 32% African American, 24% Hispanic, 20% White, 16% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 3% American Indian.

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