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#239 of 967 schools in NE

Top 25% in state

Meadows Elementary School

Elementary School · Ralston Public Schools · Omaha, NE

A Ralston Public Schools elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

9225 BERRY, Omaha, NE 68127

  • Math 52% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 15:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.77 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$13,228
Chronic Absenteeism15.8%

Students at Meadows Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 23 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 55% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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

55.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Meadows 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 42Car-Dependent
  • Transit 17Minimal Transit
  • Bike 35Somewhat 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
Mockingbird Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.6PK–60.6 mi451Compare →
Hitchcock Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.7PK–51.0 mi232Compare →
Esu 3 Head Start - Parkview HeightsEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK1.1 mi13Compare →
Parkview Heights Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.4PK–61.1 mi428Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Ralston Public Schools

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#1 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

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

About Meadows Elementary School

Meadows Elementary School is a public elementary school in Omaha, NE, part of Ralston Public Schools, serving approximately 316 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #239 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Meadows Elementary School

What grades does Meadows Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Meadows Elementary School?

Meadows Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 316 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Meadows Elementary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Meadows Elementary School rank in NE?

Meadows Elementary School ranks #239 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Meadows Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Meadows Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Meadows Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Meadows Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Meadows Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Meadows Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

55.4% of students at Meadows 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 – 6th
Enrollment
316
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Douglas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.8%
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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