Columbian Elementary School

Columbian Elementary School serves 270 students in grades pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Omaha's Douglas County. With 17 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a comfortable student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranking 154th among Nebraska's 974 elementary schools, placing it in the 84th percentile statewide.

Students show solid proficiency in core subjects, with 67% achieving proficient or above in English Language Arts and reading, and an impressive 72% meeting or exceeding proficiency standards in mathematics. Columbian Elementary sits in the 68154 ZIP code area, a well-established neighborhood where families value education. The surrounding community reflects stability and educational commitment, with a median household income of $79,831 and half of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher.

The area maintains low poverty rates at just 6.5%, and median home values of $280,800 indicate a settled residential community. As a regular public elementary school in Omaha's large city setting, Columbian Elementary provides students with both the resources of urban education and the supportive environment of a neighborhood school serving families invested in their children's academic success.