Below Average
#779 of 967 schools in NE
Beals Elementary School
Elementary School · OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1720 S 48TH ST, Omaha, NE 68106
Enrollment
291
Student-Teacher
17.1:1
Score
4.5
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
291
Student-Teacher
17.1:1
Score
4.5
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Nebraska schools
#779 of 967
In Omaha
#81 of 146
public schools
In district
#31 of 89
OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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About Beals Elementary School
Beals Elementary School is a public elementary school in Omaha, NE, part of OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Beals Elementary School serves approximately 291 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Beals Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #779 of 967 schools in NE.
Structured state assessment records for Beals Elementary School show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.5 · Below Average
- District avg 4.3
- NE avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Beals Elementary School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
34% of students at Beals Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Beals Elementary School — Students at Beals Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
Test Scores NE EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.4/10.
How Beals Elementary School Compares
See how Beals Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1720 S 48TH ST, Omaha, NE 68106
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Beals Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is WILSON FOCUS SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Omaha, see our Omaha schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HOLY CROSS SCHOOL Omaha | 0.2 mi | 6.2 |
| MERCY HIGH SCHOOL Omaha | 0.2 mi | 8.7 |
| GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SCHOOL Omaha | 0.3 mi | 6.9 |
| NORRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL Omaha | 0.5 mi | 3.7 |
| WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Omaha | 0.8 mi | 6.1 |
| BELLE RYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Omaha | 0.9 mi | 4.7 |
| JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Omaha | 1.3 mi | 4.0 |
| DUNDEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Omaha | 1.4 mi | 6.1 |
| FIELD CLUB ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Omaha | 1.1 mi | 3.1 |
| WILSON FOCUS SCHOOL Omaha | 1.7 mi | 8.0 |
| BROWNELL TALBOT COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Omaha | 1.6 mi | 9.0 |
| OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL Omaha | 1.4 mi | 5.7 |
| ST MARGARET MARY SCHOOL Omaha | 1.6 mi | 3.9 |
| JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Omaha | 1.7 mi | 4.8 |
| DUCHESNE ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART Omaha | 1.9 mi | 7.7 |
| WALNUT HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Omaha | 2.1 mi | 2.7 |
| BUENA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL Omaha | 2.1 mi | — |
| HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Omaha | 2.2 mi | 8.3 |
| KAREN WESTERN ELEMENTARY SCH Omaha | 2.1 mi | 3.5 |
| ASHLAND PARK/ROBBINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Omaha | 2.4 mi | 3.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 68106 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$70,649
Median Home Value
$202,900
Median Rent
$1,234/mo
Population
21,928
College Educated
48.1%
Homeownership
54.8%
Avg Commute
17.5 min
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Median Age
33.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| CHADRON PRIMARY Chadron, NE | 4.5 |
| FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Omaha, NE | 4.5 |
| GATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Grand Island, NE | 4.5 |
| BENSON WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Omaha, NE | 4.4 |
| BROWNELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lincoln, NE | 4.6 |
| CALVERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lincoln, NE | 4.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Beals Elementary School
What grades does Beals Elementary School serve?
Beals Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Beals Elementary School?
Beals Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 291 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beals Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beals Elementary School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Beals Elementary School rank in NE?
Beals Elementary School ranks #779 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Beals Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Beals Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Beals Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Beals Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Beals Elementary School a charter school?
No, Beals Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Beals Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Beals Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 291
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.4%
- Phone
- (531) 299-1060
Resources & Links
District
OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS- District Enrollment
- 51,693
- Schools in District
- 112
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,585
- District Rank
- #31 of 89
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