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#911 of 967 schools in NE

Fontenelle Elementary School

Elementary School · Omaha Public Schools · Omaha, NE

An Omaha Public Schools elementary school where students score 34 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3905 N 52ND ST, Omaha, NE 68104

  • Math 9% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 15% proficient (2022)
  • 15:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.6Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-34.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile2th
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$16,585
Chronic Absenteeism33.3%

Students at Fontenelle Elementary School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency9%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 54 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 12% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
45%
2010
Math
31%
ELA
43%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
41%
2012
Math
40%
ELA
49%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
46%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
21%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
15%
2018
Math
14%
ELA
16%
2019
Math
14%
ELA
16%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
16%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
16%
2022
Math
9%
ELA
15%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Fontenelle Elementary School 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 35Car-Dependent
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,549/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Omaha), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,488

Median home value

$157,700

Median rent

$1,049/mo

College educated

30.6%

Homeownership

58%

Poverty rate

15.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Mount View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.9PK–51.0 mi326Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Omaha Public Schools

Schools in district
112
Rank in district
#64 of 89
District spending per student
$16,585NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fontenelle Elementary School is listed in OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fontenelle Elementary School

Fontenelle Elementary School is a public elementary school in Omaha, NE, part of Omaha Public Schools, serving approximately 451 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #911 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fontenelle Elementary School

What grades does Fontenelle Elementary School serve?

Fontenelle Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Fontenelle Elementary School?

Fontenelle Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 451 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fontenelle Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Fontenelle Elementary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fontenelle Elementary School rank in NE?

Fontenelle Elementary School ranks #911 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Fontenelle Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Fontenelle Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Fontenelle Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fontenelle Elementary School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Fontenelle Elementary School a charter school?

No, Fontenelle Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fontenelle Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Fontenelle Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
451
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Douglas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.3%
Area population (ZIP 68104)
37,003
Area average commute
19.2 min
Area median age
35.2
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 68104; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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