Ops Virtual Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 51%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Math Proficiency: 60-69%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students (17-18)
98 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-69%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)50-59%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(17-18)n/a
1%
Asian
(17-18)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(17-18)8%
19%
Black
(17-18)8%
7%
White
(17-18)73%
66%
Hawaiian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)11%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
5%
35%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% NE state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NE state average).
How many students attend Ops Virtual Elementary School?
98 students attend Ops Virtual Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Ops Virtual Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Black.
What grades does Ops Virtual Elementary School offer ?
Ops Virtual Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ops Virtual Elementary School part of?
Ops Virtual Elementary School is part of Omaha School District.
In what neighborhood is Ops Virtual Elementary School located?
Ops Virtual Elementary School is located in the Gifford Park neighborhood of Omaha, NE. There are 11 other public schools located in Gifford Park.
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