Serving 461 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, O'neill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 461 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
O'neill Elementary School's student population of 461 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
461 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
O'neill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of O'neill Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#474 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
22%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
74%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is O'neill Elementary School's ranking?
O'neill Elementary School is ranked #474 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend O'neill Elementary School?
461 students attend O'neill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of O'neill Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of O'neill Elementary School?
O'neill Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does O'neill Elementary School offer ?
O'neill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is O'neill Elementary School part of?
O'neill Elementary School is part of O'neill School District.
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