Serving 479 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sagewood Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sagewood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sagewood Elementary School's student population of 479 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
479 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sagewood Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sagewood Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#27 out of 902 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
3%
Hispanic
4%
21%
Black
4%
7%
White
71%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sagewood Elementary School's ranking?
Sagewood Elementary School is ranked #27 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Sagewood Elementary School often compared to?
Sagewood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manchester Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Sagewood Elementary School?
479 students attend Sagewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Sagewood Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sagewood Elementary School?
Sagewood Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sagewood Elementary School offer ?
Sagewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sagewood Elementary School part of?
Sagewood Elementary School is part of Elkhorn School District.
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