Westside Community Schools School District
School District · Omaha, Nebraska
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
12
10 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
6,319
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
12
10 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
6,319
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Evaluating Westside Community Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Westside Community Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Loveland Elementary School
Omaha · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Oakdale Elementary School
Omaha · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Prairie Lane Elementary School
Omaha · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#130 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,352
$2,012 vs Nebraska median
District size
6,319 students
Much larger than Nebraska median
The short answer
Westside Community Schools ranks #130 of 242 Nebraska districts by overall school rating. Westside Community Schools's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Loveland Elementary School (8.8/10), Oakdale Elementary School (8.5/10), and Prairie Lane Elementary School (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.8/10 despite 28% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Westside Community Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Westside Community Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loveland Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Oakdale Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Prairie Lane Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Carl a Swanson Elementary Sch | 8.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Sunset Hills Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Rockbrook Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Westside High School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Hillside Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Westside Middle School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Paddock Road Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Westside Community Schools
Westside Community Schools is a Omaha, Nebraska school district serving 12 schools.The district educates 6,319 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.1:1. District-level spending was $15,352 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Westside Community Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Loveland Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Westside Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 70.8% and ELA proficiency of 72.8%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Westside Community Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Westside Community Schools with test data.
Schools in Westside Community Schools
12 schoolsElementary Schools10
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Omaha
- Total Enrollment
- 6,319
- Teachers (FTE)
- 448
- District spending per student
- $15,352NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Westside Community Schools?
Westside Community Schools has 12 schools in total — 10 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Westside Community Schools?
The average composite rating for Westside Community Schools is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Westside Community Schools?
Westside Community Schools's district-level spending was $15,352 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Westside Community Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Westside Community Schools is 14.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Westside Community Schools?
Loveland Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Westside Community Schools with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Westside Community Schools?
Across schools in Westside Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 70.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 72.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Westside Community Schools compare to other districts in Nebraska?
Westside Community Schools has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Nebraska by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 70.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 72.8%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Nebraska Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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