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Columbian Elementary School

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Columbian Elementary School ranks 52 nd of 294 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

52^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 294 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Better than 82% of Nebraska elementary schools

Summary

Columbian Elementary School is a public elementary school in Omaha, Nebraska, serving 270 students in grades PK-5. This school stands out as a high-performing institution within the Omaha Public Schools district, consistently outperforming the district and the state of Nebraska in academic assessments.

In the 2024-2025 school year, 77.78% of 3rd-grade students and 82.61% of 5th-grade students at Columbian Elementary School were proficient or better in NSCAS/English Language Arts, compared to 40.69% and 39.67% for the Omaha Public Schools district, respectively. Similarly, the school's proficiency rates in NSCAS/Mathematics were significantly higher than the state average. Ezra Millard Elementary School, part of the Millard Public Schools district, has consistently outperformed Columbian Elementary School in academic assessments.

While Columbian Elementary School has experienced higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to previous years, the school's rates are still lower than the Omaha Public Schools district average. The school's strong performance, particularly in comparison to nearby schools, highlights the potential impact of targeted resource allocation and effective educational practices. By addressing areas for improvement, such as chronic absenteeism, Columbian Elementary School can continue to provide a high-quality education for its students.

249

Students ?

14.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,438

Per pupil spending ?

28.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

330 S 127th St
Omaha, NE 68154-2300

(531) 299-1240

District: Omaha Public Schools

Students who attend Columbian Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Beveridge Magnet Middle School
High:	Burke High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.9%

African American:

12.4%

Hispanic:

12.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 87th percentile in 2015 → 82nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (78% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 18% of Nebraska elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Omaha Public Schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school78%

District avg35%

Nebraska avg58%

52^nd of 294

Nebraska public elementary schools ?

Top 18%▼ down 4 pts since 2015

From top 13% (2015) to top 18% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 30Elementary Schools in the Omaha Public Schools

115^th of 118Omaha Public Schools among Nebraska districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	78.7	52 of 294	82.3%	★★★★☆
2024	79.1	78 of 428	81.8%	★★★★☆
2023	82.6	57 of 459	87.6%	★★★★☆
2022	85.3	41 of 457	91.0%	★★★★★
2021	77.9	77 of 442	82.6%	★★★★☆
2019	97.5	1 of 452	99.8%	★★★★★
2018	90.6	24 of 450	94.7%	★★★★★
2017	86.3	26 of 459	94.3%	★★★★★
2016	90.0	24 of 480	95.0%	★★★★★
2015	80.3	65 of 488	86.7%	★★★★☆
2014	87.9	27 of 483	94.4%	★★★★★
2013	88.3	26 of 485	94.6%	★★★★★
2012	85.1	38 of 480	92.1%	★★★★★
2011	84.7	46 of 473	90.3%	★★★★★
2010	78.7	43 of 502	91.4%	★★★★★
2009	65.6	141 of 471	70.1%	★★★★☆
2008	63.3	184 of 478	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	77.9	55 of 430	87.2%	★★★★☆
2006	63.2	153 of 418	63.4%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	74.8	79 of 349	77.4%	★★★★☆
2022	76.1	62 of 337	81.6%	★★★★☆
2021	73.4	71 of 318	77.7%	★★★★☆
2019	97.0	1 of 349	99.7%	★★★★★
2018	91.4	14 of 341	95.9%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	84.4	41 of 366	88.8%	★★★★☆
2022	88.8	17 of 356	95.2%	★★★★★
2021	76.0	59 of 328	82.0%	★★★★☆
2019	95.9	5 of 367	98.6%	★★★★★
2018	88.5	24 of 347	93.1%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	89.5	17 of 385	95.6%	★★★★★
2022	89.3	14 of 388	96.4%	★★★★★
2021	82.5	39 of 368	89.4%	★★★★☆
2019	98.2	1 of 391	99.7%	★★★★★
2018	92.8	11 of 391	97.2%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2023)96th percentile+8 vs school

Male (2023)89th percentile~ school

Female (2023)77th percentile-10 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts78%+19 vs state

Mathematics78%+20 vs state

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Thursday, May 21, 2020

My daughter loves Columbian Elementary. The staff is wonderful and works very hard to ensure each student does well. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)					NSCAS Mathematics (2025)					NSCAS Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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 English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	NSCAS Science 5th Grade	NSCAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Columbian Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	330 S 127th St	Omaha	68154	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(531) 299-1240	249	17	14.4		159 (63.9%)	31 (12.4%)	30 (12.0%)	8 (3.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (8.0%)	78.7	52^nd of 294 public elementary schools	82.3%		79.1	78^th of 428 public elementary schools	81.8%	26	77.8	71.8	82.6		77.7	75.6	71.8	84.8		77.7			$19,438	$2,667	$15,574
Crestridge Magnet Center	Public	PK, KG-5	818 Crestridge Rd	Omaha	68154	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(531) 299-1280	406	22	18.3		113 (27.8%)	37 (9.1%)	224 (55.2%)	11 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.9%)	23.3	243^rd of 294 public elementary schools	17.3%		35.2	310^th of 428 public elementary schools	27.6%	67	45.8	61.7	57.6		54.6	40.3	56.7	54.6		50.0	81.8	81.8	$17,674	$3,031	$13,672
Catlin Magnet Center	Public	PK, KG-5	12736 Marinda St	Omaha	68144	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(531) 299-1180	110	8	13.5		56 (50.9%)	11 (10.0%)	27 (24.5%)	3 (2.7%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (10.9%)								(n/a)		50.0			54.1					41.0			$26,992	$3,067	$20,681
Montclair Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2405 S 138th	Omaha	68144	Douglas County	Millard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 715-1295	641	37	17.5	29.8%	446 (69.6%)	25 (3.9%)	78 (12.2%)	44 (6.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (7.2%)	38.7	204^th of 294 public elementary schools	30.6%		60.8	191^st of 428 public elementary schools	55.4%	13	63.5	64.7	62.8		63.6	50.0	55.3	62.8		56.0	85.1	85.1	$11,406	$155	$10,252
Ezra Millard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	14111 Blondo St	Omaha	68164	Douglas County	Millard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 715-2955	485	29	16.4	31.5%	341 (70.3%)	20 (4.1%)	51 (10.5%)	27 (5.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (9.1%)	82.8	34^th of 294 public elementary schools	88.4%		87.8	27^th of 428 public elementary schools	93.7%	7	80.5	83.5	69.0		78.2	85.1	84.7	71.8		81.1			$10,985	$155	$9,984
Oak Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3109 Pedersen Dr	Omaha	68144	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(531) 299-1880	235	18	12.8		102 (43.4%)	33 (14.0%)	72 (30.6%)	5 (2.1%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	20 (8.5%)								(n/a)		48.7			43.0					41.1			$22,071	$3,234	$17,136
Cody Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3320 S 127th St	Omaha	68144	Douglas County	Millard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 715-1320	307	25	12.2	55.7%	184 (59.9%)	21 (6.8%)	53 (17.3%)	13 (4.2%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (11.1%)	61.1	120^th of 294 public elementary schools	59.2%		44.8	274^th of 428 public elementary schools	36.0%	154	68.9	65.8	64.5		66.7	68.9	71.1	80.7		72.8			$22,455	$5,539	$15,304
Willa Cather Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3030 S 139th Plaza	Omaha	68144	Douglas County	Millard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 715-1315	286	22	13.0	26.9%	140 (49.0%)	10 (3.5%)	23 (8.0%)	93 (32.5%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.6%)	77.8	56^th of 294 public elementary schools	81.0%		83.8	46^th of 428 public elementary schools	89.3%	10	79.3	75.4	76.2		77.0	73.6	82.5	71.4		76.3			$13,861	$155	$12,482
Joslyn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11220 Blondo St	Omaha	68164	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(531) 299-1660	299	19	15.8		114 (38.1%)	85 (28.4%)	48 (16.1%)	18 (6.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (11.0%)								(n/a)		48.8			47.6	48.9				39.5			$18,515	$3,105	$13,677
Rockbrook Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2514 S 108th St	Omaha	68144	Douglas County	Westside Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 390-6475	278	20	14.2	26.3%	203 (73.0%)	5 (1.8%)	31 (11.2%)	6 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (11.9%)	69.9	89^th of 294 public elementary schools	69.7%		76	94^th of 428 public elementary schools	78.0%	5	77.1	71.4	65.0	84.1	74.9	68.8	68.6	70.0	84.1	73.1			$15,272	$238	$13,755

Frequently Asked Questions about Columbian Elementary School

What district is Columbian Elementary School in?

Omaha Public Schools

Is Columbian Elementary School a good school?

Columbian Elementary School ranks 52^nd of 294 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Columbian Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Columbian Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Beveridge Magnet Middle School
High : Burke High School

How many students attend Columbian Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 249 students attended Columbian Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Columbian Elementary School?

Students at Columbian Elementary School are 64% White, 12% African American, 12% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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