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#959 of 967 schools in NE

Kellom Elementary School

Elementary School · Omaha Public Schools · Omaha, NE

An Omaha Public Schools elementary school where students score 32 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1311 N 24TH ST, Omaha, NE 68102

  • Math 8% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.74 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.8Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-31.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile3th
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
District spending per student$16,585
Chronic Absenteeism12.8%

Students at Kellom Elementary School score 15% 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 Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
26%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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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The neighborhood

Where Kellom 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 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 55Good Transit
  • Bike 66Bikeable
  • 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

$60,525

Median home value

$350,500

Median rent

$1,242/mo

College educated

51.3%

Homeownership

14.9%

Poverty rate

29.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68102; 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 Educare - KellomEnrollment path unverified4.7PK0.1 mi156Compare →
Conestoga Magnet Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.8PK–60.5 mi299Compare →
Gifford Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–60.8 mi360Compare →
Omaha Public Schools HomebasedEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK0.8 mi7Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Omaha Public Schools

Schools in district
112
Rank in district
#83 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

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

About Kellom Elementary School

Kellom Elementary School is a public elementary school in Omaha, NE, part of Omaha Public Schools, serving approximately 250 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10 and ranks #959 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kellom Elementary School

What grades does Kellom Elementary School serve?

Kellom Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Kellom Elementary School?

Kellom Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 250 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Kellom Elementary School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kellom Elementary School rank in NE?

Kellom Elementary School ranks #959 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Kellom Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kellom Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 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 Kellom Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kellom Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Kellom Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Kellom Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
250
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Douglas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.8%
Area population (ZIP 68102)
9,311
Area median age
34.4
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 68102; 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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