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#966 of 967 schools in NE

Gateway Elementary School

Elementary School · Omaha Public Schools · Omaha, NE

An Omaha Public Schools elementary school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5610 SOUTH 42ND STREET, Omaha, NE 68107

  • Math 15% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-6.04 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.2Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency19% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-27.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile5th
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.8:1
District spending per student$16,585
Chronic Absenteeism35.1%

Students at Gateway Elementary School score 18% 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 Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 19% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).

Show all 10 years
2013
Math
58%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
61%
ELA
68%
2015
Math
63%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
63%
ELA
36%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
29%
ELA
33%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
33%
2020*
Math
14%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)

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

Based on 20 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Gateway 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 42Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 35Somewhat 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

$59,988

Median home value

$142,900

Median rent

$1,015/mo

College educated

8.9%

Homeownership

63.3%

Poverty rate

17.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68107; 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Early Childhood Center at GatewayEnrollment path unverified4.9PK0.1 mi72Compare →
Early Learning Center (0-3) at GatewayEnrollment path unverified3.3PK0.1 mi40Compare →
Ss Peter & Paul Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition5.4privatePK–80.5 mi272Compare →
Ashland Park/robbins Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.3PK–50.9 mi709Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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
#88 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

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

About Gateway Elementary School

Gateway Elementary School is a public elementary school in Omaha, NE, part of Omaha Public Schools, serving approximately 758 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 1.9 out of 10 and ranks #966 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gateway Elementary School

What grades does Gateway Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Gateway Elementary School?

Gateway Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 758 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Gateway Elementary School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gateway Elementary School rank in NE?

Gateway Elementary School ranks #966 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Gateway Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Gateway Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 1.9 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 Gateway Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gateway Elementary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).

Is Gateway Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Gateway Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
758
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Douglas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.1%
Area population (ZIP 68107)
30,993
Area average commute
22.1 min
Area median age
29.3
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 68107; 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, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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