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#337 of 967 schools in NE

Top 35% in state

Oak Valley Elementary School

Elementary School · Omaha Public Schools · Omaha, NE

An Omaha Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

3109 PEDERSEN DR, Omaha, NE 68144

  • Math 42% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
District spending per student$16,585
Chronic Absenteeism21.6%

Students at Oak Valley Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 47% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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 Oak Valley 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 68Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 25Some Transit
  • Bike 60Bikeable
  • 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

$81,887

Median home value

$248,900

Median rent

$1,138/mo

College educated

46.3%

Homeownership

66.9%

Poverty rate

7.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68144; 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
Omaha Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition7.2privateK–120.2 mi31Compare →
Cody Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–50.3 mi314Compare →
Mary Our Queen SchoolPrivate · tuition5.3privatePK–80.5 mi513Compare →
Catlin Magnet CenterEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–50.8 mi117Compare →

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
#6 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

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

About Oak Valley Elementary School

Oak Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Omaha, NE, part of Omaha Public Schools, serving approximately 241 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #337 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oak Valley Elementary School

What grades does Oak Valley Elementary School serve?

Oak Valley Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Oak Valley Elementary School?

Oak Valley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 241 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Valley Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Oak Valley Elementary School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oak Valley Elementary School rank in NE?

Oak Valley Elementary School ranks #337 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Oak Valley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Oak Valley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Oak Valley Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Valley Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Oak Valley Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Oak Valley Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
241
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Douglas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.6%
Area population (ZIP 68144)
25,468
Area average commute
18.3 min
Area median age
40
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 68144; 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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