Skip to main content

Average

#59 of 143 private schools in NE

Top 41% of private schools

Nelson Mandela Elem.

Elementary School · Omaha, NE

A private elementary school in Omaha, NE serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

Private

6316 N 30TH ST, Omaha, NE 68111

  • 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NE.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+3.5 / 10
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.9 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length7.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,536.6
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.8 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index34%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment228
View data sources

Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NE

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Nelson Mandela Elem. 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 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 27Some Transit
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,549/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$41,010

Median home value

$101,800

Median rent

$1,109/mo

College educated

12.4%

Homeownership

39.1%

Poverty rate

30.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68111; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Black78.1%
Two or More12.3%
White4.4%
Native American2.6%
Hispanic1.8%
Asian0.9%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Minne Lusa Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.6PK–50.4 mi342Compare →
Miller Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.1PK–50.5 mi382Compare →
Belvedere Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.6PK–50.6 mi356Compare →
Florence Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.3PK–51.2 mi256Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Nelson Mandela Elem. is listed in Omaha, NE; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Nelson Mandela Elem.

Nelson Mandela Elem. is a private elementary school in Omaha, NE, serving approximately 228 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #59 of 143 private schools in NE.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Nelson Mandela Elem.

What grades does Nelson Mandela Elem. serve?

Nelson Mandela Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Nelson Mandela Elem.?

Nelson Mandela Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 228 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Nelson Mandela Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Nelson Mandela Elem. is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Nelson Mandela Elem. rank in NE?

Nelson Mandela Elem. ranks #59 of 143 private schools in NE.

What is Nelson Mandela Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Nelson Mandela Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Nelson Mandela Elem. a private school?

Yes, Nelson Mandela Elem. is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Nelson Mandela Elem. a religious school?

No, Nelson Mandela Elem. is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
228
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7.8 hours
Days Per Year
197 days
Setting
Large City
County
Douglas County
Area population (ZIP 68111)
25,118
Area average commute
21.9 min
Area median age
28.1
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 68111; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

About our data · How we calculate scores

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.