Fire Ridge Elementary School

Summary:

Fire Ridge Elementary School is a top-performing public elementary school in Elkhorn, Nebraska, serving 509 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Elkhorn Public Schools district, which is ranked 3 out of 182 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fire Ridge Elementary consistently outperforms state and district averages in academic assessments, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics ranging from 82% to 90% for grades 3-5, significantly higher than the state averages of 57% to 61%. The school also excels in 5th-grade Science, with a 95% proficiency rate compared to the state average of 76%. Fire Ridge's strong performance extends across student subgroups, ranking among the top schools in Nebraska for both female and male students, as well as for its white student population and special education students.

Compared to nearby schools within the Elkhorn Public Schools district, such as Manchester Elementary and Blue Sage Elementary, Fire Ridge maintains a significant academic advantage. When compared to schools outside the Elkhorn district, such as Aldrich Elementary and Reagan Elementary from the Millard Public Schools district, Fire Ridge Elementary School still outperforms in key academic areas. This consistent high performance, along with the school's low chronic absenteeism rates and higher spending per student, contribute to its exceptional educational outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

19660 Farnam St
Elkhorn, NE 68022-4837

(402) 289-0735

District: Elkhorn Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
8^th of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,088

Students who attend Fire Ridge Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Elkhorn Valley View Middle School
High:	Elkhorn South High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 476

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.4%

Asian:

7.1%

Hispanic:

5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fire Ridge Elementary School ranks better than 98.1% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 4^th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Elkhorn Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93. (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 Racial makeup is: White (82.4%), Asian (7.1%), Hispanic (5.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fire Ridge Elementary School is 15.2. 8 elementary schools in the Elkhorn Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Fire Ridge Elementary School employs 31.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fire Ridge Elementary School is $10,088, which is the lowest among 12 elementary schools in the Elkhorn Public Schools District! (See more...)

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fire Ridge Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fire Ridge Elementary School 8^th of 428 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Fire Ridge Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Elkhorn Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Elkhorn Public Schools 3^rd of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fire Ridge Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Fire Ridge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2007	76.89	63^rd	430	85.3%
2008	74.62	30^th	478	93.7%
2009	70.71	65^th	471	86.2%
2010	81.25	22^nd	502	95.6%
2011	79.11	75^th	473	84.1%
2012	78.62	63^rd	480	86.9%
2013	85.97	34^th	485	93.0%
2014	88.49	23^rd	483	95.2%
2015	88.04	29^th	488	94.1%
2016	94.12	12^th	480	97.5%
2017	93.34	5^th	459	98.9%
2018	95.51	4^th	450	99.1%
2019	96.63	3^rd	452	99.3%
2021	96.43	4^th	442	99.1%
2022	96.10	3^rd	457	99.3%
2023	92.30	13^th	459	97.2%
2024	93.00	8^th	428	98.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Fire Ridge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	83.33	5^th	57	91.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Fire Ridge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	95.51	4^th	341	98.8%
2019	95.08	5^th	349	98.6%
2021	93.88	6^th	318	98.1%
2022	95.13	4^th	337	98.8%
2023	91.51	10^th	349	97.1%
2024	92.88	3^rd	203	98.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Fire Ridge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	94.78	8^th	347	97.7%
2019	97.11	2^nd	367	99.5%
2021	96.85	4^th	328	98.8%
2022	95.03	5^th	356	98.6%
2023	91.57	14^th	366	96.2%
2024	95.35	1^st	203	99.5%

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Rank History for White students at Fire Ridge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	93.71	6^th	391	98.5%
2019	96.19	3^rd	391	99.2%
2021	95.28	5^th	368	98.6%
2022	94.83	3^rd	388	99.2%
2023	87.37	22^nd	385	94.3%
2024	91.51	8^th	261	96.9%

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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 Fire Ridge Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2006	283	1	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	291
2007	356	1	7	9	0	n/a	n/a	373
2008	433	4	13	13	0	n/a	n/a	463
2009	499	6	11	11	0	n/a	n/a	527
2010	542	8	16	11	0	n/a	n/a	577
2011	471	3	11	14	0	0	11	510
2012	491	3	10	15	0	0	7	526
2013	536	2	9	12	0	0	8	567
2014	529	4	9	14	1	0	4	561
2015	519	5	10	11	1	0	2	548
2016	504	7	9	17	1	0	6	544
2017	470	6	9	18	1	0	5	509
2018	448	10	14	17	1	0	6	496
2019	424	9	12	17	0	0	6	468
2020	414	8	20	14	0	0	9	465
2021	424	9	29	16	2	0	10	490
2022	431	8	36	19	2	0	11	507
2023	420	7	40	23	1	2	16	509
2024	392	3	34	25	1	1	20	476

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 Fire Ridge Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	291	20.5	14.2	0.7
2007	373	24.1	15.5	1.6
2008	463	29.7	15.6	0
2009	527	32.0	16.5	0.8
2010	577	34.3	16.7	1.2
2011	510	31.8	16.0	1
2012	526	31.7	16.5	0
2013	567	33.8	16.7	1.9
2014	561	32.5	17.2	0.7
2015	548	34.0	16.1	1.3
2016	544	32.0	17.0	0.6
2017	509	30.8	16.4	1.8
2018	496	30.7	16.1	1.4
2019	468	30.6	15.2	1.3
2020	465	30.5	15.2	1.9
2021	490	31.0	15.7	4.5
2022	507	31.5	16.0	3.7
2023	509	30.6	16.5	6.7
2024	476	31.1	15.2	8

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 Fire Ridge Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	291	20.5	14.2	0.7
2007	373	24.1	15.5	1.6
2008	463	29.7	15.6	0
2009	527	32.0	16.5	0.8
2010	577	34.3	16.7	1.2
2011	510	31.8	16.0	1
2012	526	31.7	16.5	0
2013	567	33.8	16.7	1.9
2014	561	32.5	17.2	0.7
2015	548	34.0	16.1	1.3
2016	544	32.0	17.0	0.6
2017	509	30.8	16.4	1.8
2018	496	30.7	16.1	1.4
2019	468	30.6	15.2	1.3
2020	465	30.5	15.2	1.9
2021	490	31.0	15.7	4.5
2022	507	31.5	16.0	3.7
2023	509	30.6	16.5	6.7
2024	476	31.1	15.2	8

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 Fire Ridge Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$86 (0.9%)	$8,487 (91.5%)	$9,275
2020	$83 (0.9%)	$8,836 (91.4%)	$9,664
2021	$164 (1.6%)	$9,102 (91.0%)	$10,002
2022	$136 (1.4%)	$9,095 (91.7%)	$9,919
2023	$131 (1.3%)	$9,178 (91.0%)	$10,088

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fire Ridge Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 3^rd of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 13^th of 459 Elementary schools	2.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fire Ridge Elementary School)	91	85	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elkhorn Public Schools)	87	87
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	63	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fire Ridge Elementary School)	91	83	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Elkhorn Public Schools)	87	85	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fire Ridge Elementary School)	91	81	10%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Elkhorn Public Schools)	87	82	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fire Ridge Elementary School)	86	87	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Elkhorn Public Schools)	83	87	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	58	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fire Ridge Elementary School)	80	91	11%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Elkhorn Public Schools)	80	85	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	48	56	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fire Ridge Elementary School)	88	94	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Elkhorn Public Schools)	86	91	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	65	11%
5th Grade Science (Fire Ridge Elementary School)	96	95	1%
5th Grade Science (Elkhorn Public Schools)	92	93	1%
5th Grade Science (Nebraska)	68	76	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	468	509	8.8%
African American	9	7	22.2%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	12	40	233.3%
Hispanic	17	23	35.3%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	424	420	0.9%
Two or More Races	6	16	166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	1.3%	6.7%	5.4%

Schools Near Fire Ridge Elementary 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
Fire Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	19660 Farnam St	Elkhorn	68022	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-0735	476	31	15.2	8.0%	392 (82.4%)	3 (0.6%)	25 (5.3%)	34 (7.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.2%)	93	8^th of 428 public elementary schools	98.1%		92.3	13^th of 459 public elementary schools	97.2%	5	$10,088	$131	$9,178
West Dodge Station Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	18480 California St	Elkhorn	68022	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-2773	479	37	12.8	10.4%	348 (72.7%)	27 (5.6%)	28 (5.8%)	49 (10.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.4%)	91.2	14^th of 428 public elementary schools	96.7%		93.7	7^th of 459 public elementary schools	98.5%	7	$13,270	$1,002	$11,218
Skyline Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 S 210th St	Elkhorn	68022	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-3433	402	27	15.1	7.2%	367 (91.3%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.5%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (4.5%)	95	5^th of 428 public elementary schools	98.8%		93.5	8^th of 459 public elementary schools	98.3%	3	$11,210	$131	$10,232
Spring Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	17830 Shadow Ridge Dr	Omaha	68130	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 637-0204	490	31	16.0	6.1%	397 (81.0%)	8 (1.6%)	33 (6.7%)	29 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.7%)	95.4	4^th of 428 public elementary schools	99.1%		94.9	3^rd of 459 public elementary schools	99.3%	1	$10,347	$131	$9,453
West Bay Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3220 S 188th Ave	Omaha	68130	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-9045	458	31	14.7	6.6%	345 (75.3%)	12 (2.6%)	32 (7.0%)	45 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (5.0%)	89.9	18^th of 428 public elementary schools	95.8%		93.3	9^th of 459 public elementary schools	98.0%	9	$12,223	$740	$10,437
Westridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3100 N 206th St	Elkhorn	68022	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-2559	373	27	13.9	19.8%	295 (79.1%)	3 (0.8%)	29 (7.8%)	20 (5.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.7%)	89.9	19^th of 428 public elementary schools	95.6%		84.3	48^th of 459 public elementary schools	89.5%	29	$11,924	$178	$10,802
Hillrise Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	20110 Hopper St	Elkhorn	68022	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-2602	319	26	12.0	23.5%	243 (76.2%)	7 (2.2%)	36 (11.3%)	18 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.7%)	88.4	24^th of 428 public elementary schools	94.4%		91.3	14^th of 459 public elementary schools	96.9%	10	$12,182	$163	$11,121
Manchester Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2750 N Hws Cleveland Blvd	Omaha	68116	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-2590	493	35	14.0	8.5%	370 (75.1%)	10 (2.0%)	20 (4.1%)	59 (12.0%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	29 (5.9%)	88.9	23^rd of 428 public elementary schools	94.6%		89.5	22^nd of 459 public elementary schools	95.2%	1	$10,632	$131	$9,710
Blue Sage Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3600 S 215th Street	Elkhorn	68022	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-3577	612	39	15.6	4.4%	492 (80.4%)	10 (1.6%)	18 (2.9%)	68 (11.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.8%)	96	2^nd of 428 public elementary schools	99.5%		96.1	1^st of 459 public elementary schools	99.8%	1	$11,003	$480	$9,481
Aldrich Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	506 N 162 Ave	Omaha	68118	Douglas County	Millard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 715-2020	436	26	17.0	11.7%	281 (64.4%)	8 (1.8%)	17 (3.9%)	105 (24.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (5.3%)	96	3^rd of 428 public elementary schools	99.3%		95.2	2^nd of 459 public elementary schools	99.6%	1	$10,672	$320	$9,565

Frequently Asked Questions about Fire Ridge Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Fire Ridge Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Fire Ridge Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Elkhorn Valley View Middle School
High : Elkhorn South High School

What district is Fire Ridge Elementary School in?

Elkhorn Public Schools

Is Fire Ridge Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Fire Ridge Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 8^th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Fire Ridge Elementary School?

Students at Fire Ridge Elementary School are 82% White, 7% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Fire Ridge Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 476 students attended Fire Ridge Elementary School.

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