Carl A Swanson Elementary School

Summary:

Carl A Swanson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Omaha, Nebraska, serving 291 students in grades PK-6 and part of the Westside Community Schools district.

This school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, with significantly higher percentages of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages. The school has a relatively diverse student body, with 11.34% Asian and 13.06% multiracial students. It has maintained strong rankings, placing in the top 54 out of 459 Nebraska elementary schools in the 2022-2023 school year and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's high performance extends across different student subgroups, with its male and white students ranking in the top 37 and 20 out of 366 and 385 Nebraska elementary schools, respectively.

When compared to other nearby Westside Community Schools, such as Edison Elementary School, Westgate Elementary School, and Western Hills Magnet Center, Carl A Swanson Elementary consistently outperforms its peers in academic proficiency. This suggests the school may have effective teaching strategies, curriculum, or resources that contribute to its strong academic outcomes, which may be supported by the school's relatively high per-student spending that has increased from $12,025 in 2019-2020 to $14,863 in 2022-2023.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 8601 Harney Street
       Omaha, NE  68114-4005


(402) 390-6485

District: Westside Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
54th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,863 Help


Students who attend Carl A Swanson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Westside Middle School
High:    Westside High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  291

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.2%
Two or more races:
13.1%
Asian:
11.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.6% Help


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Compare Details Carl A Swanson Elementary School ranks better than 88.2% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 5th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Westside Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.34. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.2%), two or more races (13.1%), Asian (11.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carl A Swanson Elementary School is 15.1. 6 elementary schools in the Westside Community Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carl A Swanson Elementary School is $14,863. 7 elementary schools in the Westside Community Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Carl A Swanson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Carl A Swanson Elementary School 54th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Carl A Swanson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Westside Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Westside Community Schools 48th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Carl A Swanson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Carl A Swanson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 66.56 131st 418 68.7%
2007 69.86 109th 430 74.7%
2008 65.40 156th 478 67.4%
2009 68.94 92nd 471 80.5%
2010 82.14 17th 502 96.6%
2011 95.02 10th 473 97.9%
2012 95.80 6th 480 98.8%
2013 93.01 7th 485 98.6%
2014 91.53 13th 483 97.3%
2015 82.47 51st 488 89.5%
2016 85.66 37th 480 92.3%
2017 88.33 22nd 459 95.2%
2018 90.19 25th 450 94.4%
2019 91.91 19th 452 95.8%
2021 81.53 52nd 442 88.2%
2022 82.71 60th 457 86.9%
2023 83.34 54th 459 88.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Carl A Swanson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.05 25th 341 92.7%
2019 84.76 38th 349 89.1%
2021 72.85 74th 318 76.7%
2022 70.07 87th 337 74.2%
2023 79.42 63rd 349 81.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Carl A Swanson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.81 21st 347 93.9%
2019 93.29 14th 367 96.2%
2021 84.47 31st 328 90.5%
2022 84.53 33rd 356 90.7%
2023 84.48 37th 366 89.9%
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Rank History for White students at Carl A Swanson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.39 18th 391 95.4%
2019 92.63 13th 391 96.7%
2021 84.87 28th 368 92.4%
2022 83.89 32nd 388 91.8%
2023 88.22 20th 385 94.8%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Carl A Swanson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 189 0 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1989 216 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 220
1990 219 0 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 225
1991 229 0 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 239
1992 238 0 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 245
1993 250 3 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1994 256 1 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 271
1995 278 7 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1996 278 7 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1997 272 7 10 4 1 n/a n/a 0 294
1998 272 9 12 5 1 n/a n/a 0 299
1999 287 10 12 2 1 n/a n/a 3 315
2000 278 8 18 7 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2001 283 12 18 9 1 n/a n/a 0 323
2002 304 10 23 13 3 n/a n/a 0 353
2003 304 10 23 13 3 n/a n/a 0 353
2004 312 11 23 11 3 n/a n/a 0 360
2005 302 10 26 3 3 n/a n/a 0 344
2006 307 13 33 4 6 n/a n/a 0 363
2007 280 10 25 4 4 n/a n/a 0 323
2008 296 10 31 5 2 n/a n/a 0 344
2009 292 11 34 4 2 n/a n/a 0 343
2010 286 13 36 7 3 n/a n/a 0 345
2011 273 14 29 9 0 0 20 0 345
2012 275 13 29 7 0 0 21 0 345
2013 276 12 30 12 0 0 24 0 354
2014 277 18 32 10 1 0 24 0 362
2015 245 16 26 11 0 0 20 0 318
2016 225 12 26 16 0 0 23 0 302
2017 213 6 36 19 3 0 16 0 293
2018 216 10 38 17 3 0 19 0 303
2019 206 7 35 22 3 0 21 0 294
2020 209 10 40 25 3 0 19 0 306
2021 205 8 44 26 3 0 23 0 309
2022 191 6 42 30 2 0 24 0 295
2023 184 5 33 30 1 0 38 0 291

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 Carl A Swanson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 197 12.1 16.2 6.1
1989 220 12.7 17.3 6.8
1990 225 13.9 16.1 6.7
1991 239 16.3 14.6 7.5
1992 245 16.2 15.1 7.3
1993 259 16.6 15.6 8.9
1994 271 19.0 14.3 9.2
1995 296 18.2 16.3 4.1
1996 296 18.2 16.3 4.1
1997 294 19.0 15.5 3.7
1998 299 18.1 16.5 5
1999 315 18.3 17.2 12.2
2000 311 20.4 15.2 9.3
2001 323 21.4 15.1 9
2002 353 23.7 14.9 13.9
2003 353 23.7 14.9 13.9
2004 360 23.3 15.5 10.8
2005 344 22.9 15.0 12.8
2006 363 23.4 15.5 12.9
2007 323 21.0 15.4 14.6
2008 344 23.1 14.9 14
2009 343 23.1 14.8 16
2010 345 22.5 15.2 11.9
2011 345 23.6 14.6 13.6
2012 345 23.3 14.7 14.5
2013 354 23.0 15.3 16.9
2014 362 24.8 14.5 16.6
2015 318 20.0 15.9 19.2
2016 302 19.0 15.8 16.2
2017 293 18.2 16.0 21.2
2018 303 18.3 16.5 17.2
2019 294 18.3 16.0 16.7
2020 306 19.1 15.9 16.3
2021 309 16.1 19.0 20.4
2022 295 19.1 15.3 13.9
2023 291 19.1 15.1 21.6

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 Carl A Swanson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 197 12.1 16.2 6.1
1989 220 12.7 17.3 6.8
1990 225 13.9 16.1 6.7
1991 239 16.3 14.6 7.5
1992 245 16.2 15.1 7.3
1993 259 16.6 15.6 8.9
1994 271 19.0 14.3 9.2
1995 296 18.2 16.3 4.1
1996 296 18.2 16.3 4.1
1997 294 19.0 15.5 3.7
1998 299 18.1 16.5 5
1999 315 18.3 17.2 12.2
2000 311 20.4 15.2 9.3
2001 323 21.4 15.1 9
2002 353 23.7 14.9 13.9
2003 353 23.7 14.9 13.9
2004 360 23.3 15.5 10.8
2005 344 22.9 15.0 12.8
2006 363 23.4 15.5 12.9
2007 323 21.0 15.4 14.6
2008 344 23.1 14.9 14
2009 343 23.1 14.8 16
2010 345 22.5 15.2 11.9
2011 345 23.6 14.6 13.6
2012 345 23.3 14.7 14.5
2013 354 23.0 15.3 16.9
2014 362 24.8 14.5 16.6
2015 318 20.0 15.9 19.2
2016 302 19.0 15.8 16.2
2017 293 18.2 16.0 21.2
2018 303 18.3 16.5 17.2
2019 294 18.3 16.0 16.7
2020 306 19.1 15.9 16.3
2021 309 16.1 19.0 20.4
2022 295 19.1 15.3 13.9
2023 291 19.1 15.1 21.6

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 Carl A Swanson Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $241 (1.9%) $10,388 (81.0%) $12,817
2020 $205 (1.7%) $10,590 (88.1%) $12,025
2021 $309 (2.3%) $11,824 (88.1%) $13,418
2022 $415 (3.0%) $12,247 (87.6%) $13,982
2023 $376 (2.5%) $12,889 (86.7%) $14,863

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Carl A Swanson Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 19th of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 54th of 459 Elementary schools
 7.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Carl A Swanson Elementary School)7481
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Westside Community Schools)6376
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Carl A Swanson Elementary School)7457
 17%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Westside Community Schools)5965
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Carl A Swanson Elementary School)9391
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Westside Community Schools)6968
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Carl A Swanson Elementary School)7880
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Westside Community Schools)5366
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Carl A Swanson Elementary School)7876
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Westside Community Schools)5671
 15%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Carl A Swanson Elementary School)8290
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Westside Community Schools)5968
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Carl A Swanson Elementary School)9185
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Westside Community Schools)7580
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6876
 8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Carl A Swanson Elementary School)8085
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Westside Community Schools)6567
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4955
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Carl A Swanson Elementary School)7683
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Westside Community Schools)6667
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5557
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students294291
 1%
African American75
 28.6%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian3533
 5.7%
Hispanic2230
 36.4%
Pacific Islander00
White206184
 10.7%
Two or More Races2138
 81%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.7%21.6%
 5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Carl A Swanson Elementary School

Students at Carl A Swanson Elementary School are 63% White, 13% Two or more races, 11% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Carl A Swanson Elementary School ranks 54th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 291 students attended Carl A Swanson Elementary School.

Students who attend Carl A Swanson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Westside Middle School
High : Westside High School


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