Needs Improvement
#879 of 967 schools in NE
Karen Western Elementary Sch
Elementary School · Ralston Public Schools · Omaha, NE
A Ralston Public Schools elementary school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6224 H ST, Omaha, NE 68117
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Karen Western Elementary Sch score 17% 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 15 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (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 Karen Western Elementary Sch 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 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- 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
$73,860
Median home value
$157,500
Median rent
$1,328/mo
College educated
15.5%
Homeownership
77.6%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68117; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Focus SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 3–6 | 0.8 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Ashland Park/robbins Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 709 | Compare → |
| St Joan of Arc SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 79 | Compare → |
| Seymour Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–6 | 1.5 mi | 291 | Compare → |
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.
Ralston Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $13,228NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Karen Western Elementary Sch is listed in RALSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Karen Western Elementary Sch
Karen Western Elementary Sch is a public elementary school in Omaha, NE, part of Ralston Public Schools, serving approximately 213 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #879 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Karen Western Elementary Sch
What grades does Karen Western Elementary Sch serve?
Karen Western Elementary Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Karen Western Elementary Sch?
Karen Western Elementary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 213 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Karen Western Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Karen Western Elementary Sch is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Karen Western Elementary Sch rank in NE?
Karen Western Elementary Sch ranks #879 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Karen Western Elementary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Karen Western Elementary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Karen Western Elementary Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Karen Western Elementary Sch has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Karen Western Elementary Sch a charter school?
No, Karen Western Elementary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Karen Western Elementary Sch a Title I school?
No, Karen Western Elementary Sch is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 213
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.2%
- Phone
- (402) 731-7477
- Area population (ZIP 68117)
- 8,499
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
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 68117; 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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