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#125 of 143 private schools in NE

Gethsemane Lutheran School

Elementary School · Omaha, NE

A private elementary school in Omaha, NE serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

4040 N 108TH ST, Omaha, NE 68164

  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NE.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+3.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C2.6 / 10
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School Day Length6.7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,118.9
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.5 / 10
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Diversity Index40%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-4.8 / 10
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Enrollment77
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NE

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Gethsemane Lutheran 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 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 20Minimal Transit
  • Bike 31Somewhat 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

$88,688

Median home value

$241,200

Median rent

$1,278/mo

College educated

44.9%

Homeownership

65.2%

Poverty rate

5.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68164; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White75.3%
Two or More18.2%
Hispanic5.2%
Black1.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sunny Slope Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.8PK–50.1 mi424Compare →
Dodge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–50.9 mi423Compare →
Joslyn Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.1PK–51.1 mi326Compare →
Prairie Wind Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–51.1 mi724Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Gethsemane Lutheran School is listed in Omaha, NE; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Gethsemane Lutheran School

Gethsemane Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Omaha, NE, serving approximately 77 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #125 of 143 private schools in NE.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gethsemane Lutheran School

What grades does Gethsemane Lutheran School serve?

Gethsemane Lutheran School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Gethsemane Lutheran School?

Gethsemane Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gethsemane Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at Gethsemane Lutheran School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Gethsemane Lutheran School rank in NE?

Gethsemane Lutheran School ranks #125 of 143 private schools in NE.

What is Gethsemane Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

Gethsemane Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Gethsemane Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, Gethsemane Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Gethsemane Lutheran School a religious school?

Gethsemane Lutheran School has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
77
Gender Split
44% M / 56% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
School Day
6.7 hours
Days Per Year
167 days
Setting
Large City
County
Douglas County
Area population (ZIP 68164)
28,764
Area average commute
20.8 min
Area median age
36.8
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 68164; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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