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#933 of 967 schools in NE
Joslyn Elementary School
Elementary School · Omaha Public Schools · Omaha, NE
An Omaha Public Schools elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11220 BLONDO ST, Omaha, NE 68164
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joslyn Elementary School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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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Where Joslyn 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 31Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gethsemane Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Sunny Slope Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 424 | Compare → |
| Edison Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| Dodge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 423 | Compare → |
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
- #70 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
Joslyn Elementary School is listed in OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joslyn Elementary School
Joslyn Elementary School is a public elementary school in Omaha, NE, part of Omaha Public Schools, serving approximately 326 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #933 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joslyn Elementary School
What grades does Joslyn Elementary School serve?
Joslyn Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Joslyn Elementary School?
Joslyn Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 326 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joslyn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joslyn Elementary School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joslyn Elementary School rank in NE?
Joslyn Elementary School ranks #933 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Joslyn Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Joslyn Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Joslyn Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joslyn Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Joslyn Elementary School a charter school?
No, Joslyn Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joslyn Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Joslyn Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 326
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.3%
- Phone
- (531) 299-1660
- 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 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 68164; 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
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