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Omaha School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 400 students in Omaha School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Omaha School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,101 Schools
# Students
400 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
102 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
4:1
District Rank
Omaha School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#124 out of 259 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.60
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
2 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
n/a
19%
# White Students
371 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
93%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
12 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
41
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
24
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
26
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
23
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
34
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
34
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
19
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
25
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
24
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
30
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
32
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
31
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
32
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
25
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,258 is higher than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,340 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,258
$12,914
Spending / Student
$16,340
$12,826
Best Omaha School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Omaha Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
522 W College
Omaha, AR 72662
(870) 426-3372
Omaha, AR 72662
(870) 426-3372
Grades: PK-6
| 226 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Omaha High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
522 W College
Omaha, AR 72662
(870) 426-3373
Omaha, AR 72662
(870) 426-3373
Grades: 7-12
| 174 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Omaha School District?
Omaha School District manages 2 public schools serving 400 students.
What is the rank of Omaha School District?
Omaha School District is ranked #120 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Omaha School District?
93% of Omaha School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Omaha School District?
Omaha School District has a student/teacher ratio of 4:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Omaha School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,340 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
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