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#75 of 967 schools in NE

Top 8% in state

Hitchcock Elementary School

Elementary School · Millard Public Schools · Omaha, NE

A Millard Public Schools elementary school where students score 39 points above what's typical for similar communities.

5809 S 104TH ST, Omaha, NE 68127

  • Math 87% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 87% proficient (2022)
  • 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.86 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics10.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency87% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency87% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+39.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile100th
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
District spending per student$11,579
Chronic Absenteeism16.4%

Students at Hitchcock Elementary School score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency87%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency87%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 8 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 87% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2016
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2021*
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2022
Math
87%
ELA
87%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 92% (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).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

31.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Hitchcock 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 48Car-Dependent
  • Transit 18Minimal Transit
  • Bike 32Somewhat 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

$65,331

Median home value

$230,500

Median rent

$1,040/mo

College educated

34.7%

Homeownership

46.2%

Poverty rate

10.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68127; 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
Heartland SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2private1–120.4 mi32Compare →
Walt Disney Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–50.6 mi393Compare →
Blumfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.1PK–60.7 mi324Compare →
Meadows Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–61.0 mi316Compare →

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.

Millard Public Schools

Schools in district
36
Rank in district
#2 of 34
District spending per student
$11,579NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Hitchcock Elementary School

Hitchcock Elementary School is a public elementary school in Omaha, NE, part of Millard Public Schools, serving approximately 232 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #75 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hitchcock Elementary School

What grades does Hitchcock Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Hitchcock Elementary School?

Hitchcock Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 232 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Hitchcock Elementary School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hitchcock Elementary School rank in NE?

Hitchcock Elementary School ranks #75 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Hitchcock Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hitchcock Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Hitchcock Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hitchcock Elementary School has 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hitchcock Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Hitchcock Elementary School a Title I school?

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

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hitchcock Elementary School?

31.9% of students at Hitchcock Elementary School 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
232
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Douglas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.4%
Area population (ZIP 68127)
20,588
Area average commute
19.2 min
Area median age
36.6
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 68127; 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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