Meadows Elementary School

Summary:

Meadows Elementary School is a public elementary school in Omaha, Nebraska, serving 318 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Ralston Public Schools district, which is ranked 159 out of 182 districts in the state.

Meadows Elementary consistently outperforms the Ralston district and the state of Nebraska in academic proficiency, particularly in mathematics and science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 80% of 4th graders and 85.71% of 5th graders were proficient or better in math, significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school also excels in student group performance, ranking highly for female students, Hispanic students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. However, Meadows has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 10% to 29%, which is an area of concern.

When compared to nearby schools, Meadows outperforms other Ralston Public Schools elementary schools, such as Mockingbird Elementary and Wildewood Elementary, in both academic proficiency and student group performance. However, when compared to schools in other districts, such as Walt Disney Elementary (Millard Public Schools) and Paddock Road Elementary (Westside Community Schools), Meadows performs well but does not consistently outperform them across all metrics.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 9225 Berry
       Omaha, NE  68127-3505


(402) 339-6655

District: Ralston Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
134th of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,840 Help


Students who attend Meadows Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ralston Middle School
High:    Ralston High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  316

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.2%
Hispanic:
30.7%
African American:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Meadows Elementary School ranks better than 68.7% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks first among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Ralston Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.28. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (53.2%), Hispanic (30.7%), African American (7.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meadows Elementary School is 14.9. 4 elementary schools in the Ralston Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meadows Elementary School is $13,840, which is the 3rd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Ralston Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Meadows Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Meadows Elementary School 134th of 428 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Meadows Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Ralston Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Ralston Public Schools 159th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Meadows Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Meadows Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 74.86 74th 418 82.3%
2007 59.67 200th 430 53.5%
2008 59.34 227th 478 52.5%
2009 50.54 299th 471 36.5%
2010 42.22 365th 502 27.3%
2011 39.18 314th 473 33.6%
2012 37.02 340th 480 29.2%
2013 43.74 303rd 485 37.5%
2014 49.31 265th 483 45.1%
2015 46.75 278th 488 43.0%
2016 63.38 154th 480 67.9%
2017 49.75 247th 459 46.2%
2018 48.25 238th 450 47.1%
2019 50.28 222nd 452 50.9%
2021 53.00 210th 442 52.5%
2022 60.98 175th 457 61.7%
2023 59.44 189th 459 58.8%
2024 68.28 134th 428 68.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Meadows Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.66 110th 281 60.9%
2019 54.27 139th 298 53.4%
2021 42.04 166th 264 37.1%
2022 83.37 20th 259 92.3%
2023 61.76 110th 312 64.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Meadows Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.17 180th 341 47.2%
2019 52.41 160th 349 54.2%
2021 70.26 81st 318 74.5%
2022 65.39 105th 337 68.8%
2023 55.52 153rd 349 56.2%
2024 69.22 59th 203 70.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Meadows Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.14 127th 347 63.4%
2019 47.28 195th 367 46.9%
2021 49.13 172nd 328 47.6%
2022 60.72 134th 356 62.4%
2023 48.20 190th 366 48.1%
2024 57.30 92nd 203 54.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Meadows Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.09 12th 81 85.2%
2019 70.45 18th 90 80.0%
2023 70.74 22nd 108 79.6%
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Rank History for White students at Meadows Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.29 187th 391 52.2%
2019 64.38 119th 391 69.6%
2021 64.38 103rd 368 72.0%
2022 73.57 75th 388 80.7%
2023 65.46 117th 385 69.6%
2024 59.57 100th 261 61.7%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Meadows Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 364 4 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1989 320 10 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1990 301 12 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1991 306 9 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1992 301 9 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1993 318 10 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1994 294 5 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1995 272 7 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 287
1996 272 7 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 287
1997 267 7 6 3 3 n/a n/a 0 286
1998 257 9 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1999 249 11 7 5 0 n/a n/a 5 277
2000 257 12 8 21 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2001 252 18 5 17 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2002 255 18 10 26 1 n/a n/a 0 310
2003 255 18 10 26 1 n/a n/a 0 310
2004 244 20 8 38 1 n/a n/a 0 311
2005 239 16 8 48 1 n/a n/a 0 312
2006 240 16 8 44 3 n/a n/a 0 311
2007 222 15 11 50 2 n/a n/a 0 300
2008 210 26 7 49 3 n/a n/a 0 295
2009 192 29 8 42 5 n/a n/a 0 276
2010 197 37 13 47 4 n/a n/a 0 298
2011 170 33 12 66 2 0 1 0 284
2012 151 25 8 63 1 0 7 0 255
2013 172 22 8 61 0 0 8 0 271
2014 175 27 1 60 1 0 10 0 274
2015 169 26 1 66 0 0 11 0 273
2016 184 25 4 74 0 0 15 0 302
2017 172 25 3 89 0 0 21 0 310
2018 181 28 6 94 4 0 21 0 334
2019 197 30 9 97 2 1 18 0 354
2020 198 29 6 95 2 1 17 0 348
2021 176 24 4 79 3 0 17 0 303
2022 178 20 4 90 2 0 20 0 314
2023 166 24 6 99 1 0 22 0 318
2024 168 24 5 97 0 0 22 0 316

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Meadows Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 374 19.6 19.0 5.9
1989 335 18.0 18.6 6.3
1990 321 16.9 18.9 7.2
1991 323 17.3 18.6 8.4
1992 316 17.0 18.5 9.2
1993 334 17.5 19.1 9.6
1994 306 17.9 17.1 9.8
1995 287 18.0 15.9 6.6
1996 287 18.0 15.9 6.6
1997 286 18.2 15.7 7.7
1998 280 19.1 14.7 8.2
1999 277 18.0 15.4 10.3
2000 298 20.0 14.9 15.4
2001 292 19.1 15.3 18.8
2002 310 19.7 15.7 25.5
2003 310 19.7 15.7 25.5
2004 311 20.6 15.1 29.3
2005 312 18.0 17.3 33.3
2006 311 19.6 15.9 34.4
2007 300 19.9 15.1 33.3
2008 295 19.9 14.8 42
2009 276 19.7 14.0 43.1
2010 298 18.7 15.9 33.6
2011 284 20.7 13.7 43.3
2012 255 19.3 13.2 46.3
2013 271 19.6 13.8 41.7
2014 274 20.0 13.6 46
2015 273 20.0 13.6 45.4
2016 302 20.0 15.1 47.7
2017 310 19.7 15.7 49
2018 334 19.6 17.0 50.3
2019 354 21.4 16.4 43.5
2020 348 20.8 16.6 42.5
2021 303 21.5 14.0 42.2
2022 314 21.9 14.3 42.4
2023 318 21.8 14.5 44.3
2024 316 21.1 14.9 55.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Meadows Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 374 19.6 19.0 5.9
1989 335 18.0 18.6 6.3
1990 321 16.9 18.9 7.2
1991 323 17.3 18.6 8.4
1992 316 17.0 18.5 9.2
1993 334 17.5 19.1 9.6
1994 306 17.9 17.1 9.8
1995 287 18.0 15.9 6.6
1996 287 18.0 15.9 6.6
1997 286 18.2 15.7 7.7
1998 280 19.1 14.7 8.2
1999 277 18.0 15.4 10.3
2000 298 20.0 14.9 15.4
2001 292 19.1 15.3 18.8
2002 310 19.7 15.7 25.5
2003 310 19.7 15.7 25.5
2004 311 20.6 15.1 29.3
2005 312 18.0 17.3 33.3
2006 311 19.6 15.9 34.4
2007 300 19.9 15.1 33.3
2008 295 19.9 14.8 42
2009 276 19.7 14.0 43.1
2010 298 18.7 15.9 33.6
2011 284 20.7 13.7 43.3
2012 255 19.3 13.2 46.3
2013 271 19.6 13.8 41.7
2014 274 20.0 13.6 46
2015 273 20.0 13.6 45.4
2016 302 20.0 15.1 47.7
2017 310 19.7 15.7 49
2018 334 19.6 17.0 50.3
2019 354 21.4 16.4 43.5
2020 348 20.8 16.6 42.5
2021 303 21.5 14.0 42.2
2022 314 21.9 14.3 42.4
2023 318 21.8 14.5 44.3
2024 316 21.1 14.9 55.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Meadows Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $387 (3.6%) $9,457 (89.0%) $10,625
2020 $507 (4.7%) $9,567 (87.9%) $10,886
2021 $588 (4.8%) $10,882 (88.0%) $12,362
2022 $413 (3.2%) $11,573 (89.9%) $12,880
2023 $775 (5.6%) $12,164 (87.9%) $13,840

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Meadows Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 222nd of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 189th of 459 Elementary schools
 7.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Meadows Elementary School)3860
 22%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ralston Public Schools)4348
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Meadows Elementary School)4969
 20%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ralston Public Schools)4249
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Meadows Elementary School)5868
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ralston Public Schools)4541
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Meadows Elementary School)7788
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ralston Public Schools)4551
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Meadows Elementary School)4946
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ralston Public Schools)3342
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Meadows Elementary School)6159
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ralston Public Schools)4061
 21%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Meadows Elementary School)6579
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Ralston Public Schools)5464
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6876
 8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Meadows Elementary School)6159
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ralston Public Schools)4351
 8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4955
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Meadows Elementary School)4570
 25%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ralston Public Schools)4963
 14%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5557
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students354318
 10.2%
African American3024
 20%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian96
 33.3%
Hispanic9799
 2.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White197166
 15.7%
Two or More Races1822
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.5%44.3%
 0.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Meadows Elementary School

Students who attend Meadows Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ralston Middle School
High : Ralston High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 316 students attended Meadows Elementary School.

Meadows Elementary School ranks 134th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Meadows Elementary School are 53% White, 31% Hispanic, 8% African American, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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