Summary:
The 68112 zip code area of Omaha, Nebraska is home to three elementary schools: Minne Lusa Elementary School, Florence Elementary School, and Ponca Elementary School. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and are part of the Omaha Public Schools district.
Among the three schools, Ponca Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing, consistently ranking higher in the statewide SchoolDigger rankings with a 3-star rating. Ponca Elementary also has significantly higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the Omaha Public Schools district and the state of Nebraska averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 72.73% of 3rd graders at Ponca Elementary were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 39.76% for the Omaha district and 58.91% for the state.
However, all three schools in the 68112 zip code area face challenges, with high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 19.3% for the 2024-2025 school year. Additionally, while the schools have relatively high spending per student, ranging from $20,215 to $21,072 per student for the 2023-2024 school year, and low student-teacher ratios, the impact of these resources on student performance is not clear from the data provided. Further analysis of factors such as the socioeconomic status of the student population would be necessary to fully understand the context and challenges these schools are facing.
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