Excellent
#40 of 967 schools in NE
Top 4% in state
Blue Sage Elementary
Elementary School · Elkhorn Public Schools · Elkhorn, NE
An Elkhorn Public Schools elementary school where students score 48 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3600 S 215TH STREET, Elkhorn, NE 68022
- Math 92% proficient (2022)
- Reading 98% proficient (2022)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blue Sage Elementary score 95% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 95% across the 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 92% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 91% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
4.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Blue Sage Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low111/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$139,713
Median home value
$452,800
Median rent
$1,404/mo
College educated
63.7%
Homeownership
73.2%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68022; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reagan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 507 | Compare → |
| Skyline Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 402 | Compare → |
| Falling Waters Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 515 | Compare → |
| West Bay Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 458 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Elkhorn Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #5 of 20
- District spending per student
- $11,437NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Blue Sage Elementary is listed in ELKHORN PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blue Sage Elementary
Blue Sage Elementary is a public elementary school in Elkhorn, NE, part of Elkhorn Public Schools, serving approximately 612 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #40 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blue Sage Elementary
What grades does Blue Sage Elementary serve?
Blue Sage Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Blue Sage Elementary?
Blue Sage Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 612 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Sage Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Sage Elementary is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blue Sage Elementary rank in NE?
Blue Sage Elementary ranks #40 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Blue Sage Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Blue Sage Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Blue Sage Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blue Sage Elementary has 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Blue Sage Elementary a charter school?
No, Blue Sage Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blue Sage Elementary a Title I school?
No, Blue Sage Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blue Sage Elementary?
4.4% of students at Blue Sage Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 612
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.1%
- Phone
- (402) 289-3577
- Area population (ZIP 68022)
- 33,702
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 36
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 68022; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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