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#112 of 967 schools in NE

Top 12% in state

Prairie Lane Elementary School

Elementary School · Westside Community Schools · Omaha, NE

A Westside Community Schools elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.

11444 HASCALL, Omaha, NE 68144

  • Math 72% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 72% proficient (2022)
  • 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+24.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile93th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$15,352
Chronic Absenteeism3%

Students at Prairie Lane Elementary School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency72%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency72%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 72% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2016
Math
92%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
72%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (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

22.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Prairie Lane 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 47Car-Dependent
  • Transit 25Some Transit
  • Bike 29Somewhat 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

$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
Mary Our Queen SchoolPrivate · tuition5.3privatePK–80.4 mi513Compare →
Oakdale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–60.5 mi308Compare →
Omaha Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition7.2privateK–120.7 mi31Compare →
Rockbrook Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–60.7 mi278Compare →

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.

Westside Community Schools

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#3 of 12
District spending per student
$15,352NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Prairie Lane Elementary School is listed in WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Prairie Lane Elementary School

Prairie Lane Elementary School is a public elementary school in Omaha, NE, part of Westside Community Schools, serving approximately 269 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #112 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Prairie Lane Elementary School

What grades does Prairie Lane Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Prairie Lane Elementary School?

Prairie Lane Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 269 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Lane Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Lane Elementary School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Prairie Lane Elementary School rank in NE?

Prairie Lane Elementary School ranks #112 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Prairie Lane Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Prairie Lane Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Prairie Lane Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Prairie Lane Elementary School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Prairie Lane Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Prairie Lane Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

22.7% of students at Prairie Lane 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
269
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Douglas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
3.0%
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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