Sunset Hills Elementary School

Summary:

Sunset Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school in Omaha, Nebraska, serving 281 students in grades PK-6 and part of the Westside Community Schools district, which is ranked 48 out of 212 districts in the state.

Sunset Hills Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Nebraska, with students outperforming state and district averages in standardized tests. In 2022-2023, 82-92% of Sunset Hills students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, compared to state averages of 55-63%. However, the school has a predominantly white student population, with 85-86% of students identifying as white over the past 3 years, lower than the more diverse nearby schools like Westgate Elementary and Paddock Road Elementary. Sunset Hills also has a lower percentage of students from low-income families, with 8.5% to 14.1% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the higher percentages at nearby schools.

Sunset Hills Elementary spends between $13,595 and $14,812 per student, higher than the state average, and has a student-teacher ratio between 14.5 and 16.2, slightly higher than the nearby schools but still within a reasonable range. This consistent funding and staffing, along with the school's focus on academic achievement, have contributed to its status as a high-performing elementary school in the Omaha area, though the differences in racial and socioeconomic diversity compared to nearby schools may warrant further exploration.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 9503 Walnut St
       Omaha, NE  68124-1155


(402) 390-6480

District: Westside Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
32nd of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,744 Help


Students who attend Sunset Hills Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Westside Middle School
High:    Westside High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  281

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.4%
Hispanic:
5.3%
Two or more races:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sunset Hills Elementary School ranks better than 93% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 3rd 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 87.38. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.4%), Hispanic (5.3%), two or more races (3.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sunset Hills Elementary School is 14.9. 5 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 Sunset Hills Elementary School is $14,744. 8 elementary schools in the Westside Community Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Sunset Hills Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunset Hills Elementary School 32nd of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Sunset Hills 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 Sunset Hills Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sunset Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 70.56 104th 418 75.1%
2007 67.38 133rd 430 69.1%
2008 69.26 80th 478 83.3%
2009 65.29 145th 471 69.2%
2010 84.64 9th 502 98.2%
2011 95.49 8th 473 98.3%
2012 97.76 3rd 480 99.4%
2013 91.14 14th 485 97.1%
2014 82.02 53rd 483 89.0%
2015 79.15 72nd 488 85.2%
2016 84.15 45th 480 90.6%
2017 88.99 18th 459 96.1%
2018 84.90 42nd 450 90.7%
2019 82.19 61st 452 86.5%
2021 80.45 61st 442 86.2%
2022 91.45 14th 457 96.9%
2023 87.38 32nd 459 93.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Sunset Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.76 68th 341 80.1%
2019 89.89 19th 349 94.6%
2021 83.38 33rd 318 89.6%
2022 92.63 9th 337 97.3%
2023 88.97 18th 349 94.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Sunset Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 80.82 54th 367 85.3%
2022 83.21 37th 356 89.6%
2023 82.83 49th 366 86.6%
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Rank History for White students at Sunset Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.49 41st 391 89.5%
2019 81.87 43rd 391 89.0%
2021 76.14 54th 368 85.3%
2022 88.18 19th 388 95.1%
2023 82.86 43rd 385 88.8%
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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.

Sunset Hills Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, November 19, 2022

Open Quote Great school, horrible district offices., and district policies. This district breaks families up, any chance they get. We moved literally within one mile over the summer because we had to, they had no mercy, our kids got booted out of their classes. The district could care less about keeping families together and care more about op-in kids from outside the district … School is awesome …district needs improvement in this area. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sunset Hills Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 109 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 110
1989 120 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 123
1990 145 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 147
1991 132 1 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 138
1992 146 1 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 155
1993 143 1 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 150
1994 139 1 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 147
1995 124 2 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 132
1996 124 2 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 132
1997 163 1 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 169
1998 168 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 172
1999 155 8 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 167
2000 153 6 6 2 1 n/a n/a 0 168
2001 154 6 11 3 2 n/a n/a 0 176
2002 117 8 9 1 2 n/a n/a 0 137
2003 117 8 9 1 2 n/a n/a 0 137
2004 127 6 12 1 1 n/a n/a 0 147
2005 128 6 7 1 1 n/a n/a 0 143
2006 127 6 9 1 1 n/a n/a 0 144
2007 123 6 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 141
2008 138 6 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 152
2009 134 6 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 151
2010 145 3 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 158
2011 125 2 7 2 0 0 8 0 144
2012 122 3 11 3 0 0 9 0 148
2013 138 4 12 4 0 0 9 0 167
2014 133 5 10 3 0 0 5 0 156
2015 131 5 11 3 0 0 5 0 155
2016 135 4 12 4 0 0 4 0 159
2017 136 3 10 2 0 0 3 0 154
2018 132 3 11 7 0 0 3 0 156
2019 148 5 8 10 0 0 8 0 179
2020 185 6 12 13 0 0 9 0 225
2021 200 5 6 17 0 0 13 0 241
2022 223 5 8 14 0 0 10 0 260
2023 240 6 9 15 0 0 11 0 281

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 Sunset Hills Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 110 9.3 11.8 6.4
1989 123 9.1 13.5 7.3
1990 147 10.0 14.7 6.8
1991 138 9.8 14.0 7.2
1992 155 9.5 16.3 7.7
1993 150 11.1 13.5 8.7
1994 147 11.9 12.4 8.8
1995 132 11.1 11.9 0.8
1996 132 11.1 11.9 0.8
1997 169 10.4 16.3 1.2
1998 172 9.8 17.6 1.7
1999 167 10.1 16.5 4.2
2000 168 10.5 16.0 3.6
2001 176 11.6 15.2 6.3
2002 137 11.1 12.3 13.9
2003 137 11.1 12.3 13.9
2004 147 11.2 13.1 10.9
2005 143 11.2 12.8 9.1
2006 144 11.1 13.0 11.1
2007 141 10.4 13.6 8.5
2008 152 10.4 14.6 9.9
2009 151 9.3 16.2 7.9
2010 158 10.2 15.4 10.1
2011 144 10.2 14.1 10.4
2012 148 10.1 14.5 10.8
2013 167 11.7 14.2 16.8
2014 156 12.5 12.4 19.2
2015 155 12.0 12.9 18.1
2016 159 11.0 14.4 14.5
2017 154 9.0 17.0 10.4
2018 156 10.8 14.3 8.3
2019 179 12.1 14.6 12.3
2020 225 14.5 15.4 11.6
2021 241 14.8 16.2 14.1
2022 260 17.8 14.5 8.5
2023 281 18.8 14.9 12.1

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 Sunset Hills Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 110 9.3 11.8 6.4
1989 123 9.1 13.5 7.3
1990 147 10.0 14.7 6.8
1991 138 9.8 14.0 7.2
1992 155 9.5 16.3 7.7
1993 150 11.1 13.5 8.7
1994 147 11.9 12.4 8.8
1995 132 11.1 11.9 0.8
1996 132 11.1 11.9 0.8
1997 169 10.4 16.3 1.2
1998 172 9.8 17.6 1.7
1999 167 10.1 16.5 4.2
2000 168 10.5 16.0 3.6
2001 176 11.6 15.2 6.3
2002 137 11.1 12.3 13.9
2003 137 11.1 12.3 13.9
2004 147 11.2 13.1 10.9
2005 143 11.2 12.8 9.1
2006 144 11.1 13.0 11.1
2007 141 10.4 13.6 8.5
2008 152 10.4 14.6 9.9
2009 151 9.3 16.2 7.9
2010 158 10.2 15.4 10.1
2011 144 10.2 14.1 10.4
2012 148 10.1 14.5 10.8
2013 167 11.7 14.2 16.8
2014 156 12.5 12.4 19.2
2015 155 12.0 12.9 18.1
2016 159 11.0 14.4 14.5
2017 154 9.0 17.0 10.4
2018 156 10.8 14.3 8.3
2019 179 12.1 14.6 12.3
2020 225 14.5 15.4 11.6
2021 241 14.8 16.2 14.1
2022 260 17.8 14.5 8.5
2023 281 18.8 14.9 12.1

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 Sunset Hills Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $241 (1.7%) $11,831 (81.5%) $14,514
2020 $206 (1.5%) $11,435 (84.1%) $13,595
2021 $309 (2.2%) $11,924 (83.4%) $14,299
2022 $415 (2.8%) $12,466 (84.2%) $14,812
2023 $382 (2.6%) $12,370 (83.9%) $14,744

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunset Hills 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 61st of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 32nd of 459 Elementary schools
 6.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sunset Hills Elementary School)5782
 25%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Westside Community Schools)6376
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sunset Hills Elementary School)7183
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Westside Community Schools)5965
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sunset Hills Elementary School)7376
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Westside Community Schools)6968
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sunset Hills Elementary School)6491
 27%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Westside Community Schools)5366
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sunset Hills Elementary School)7285
 13%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Westside Community Schools)5671
 15%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sunset Hills Elementary School)7383
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Westside Community Schools)5968
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Sunset Hills Elementary School)8492
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Westside Community Schools)7580
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6876
 8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sunset Hills Elementary School)7483
 9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Westside Community Schools)6567
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4955
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sunset Hills Elementary School)9570
 25%
   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 Students179281
 57%
African American56
 20%
American Indian00
Asian89
 12.5%
Hispanic1015
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White148240
 62.2%
Two or More Races811
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.3%12.1%
 0.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunset Hills Elementary School

Students who attend Sunset Hills Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Westside Middle School
High : Westside High School

Yes. Sunset Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 7.0% of Nebraska elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 281 students attended Sunset Hills Elementary School.

Students at Sunset Hills Elementary School are 85% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.


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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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