Black Elk Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Omaha, Nebraska 68135 · Millard Public Schools
#116 of 511 elementary schools in Nebraska
#6795 of 50,301 nationally
About Black Elk Elementary School
Black Elk Elementary School is a public elementary located in Omaha, in the Millard Public Schools school district of Nebraska, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 605 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 76.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 116th of 511 ranked elementary schools in Nebraska. Its strongest component is math proficiency (89th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 605.
There are 161 schools in Omaha; Black Elk Elementary School ranks 38th of 152 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)75%
- Reading proficiency (30%)73%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)26.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Black Elk Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 26.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 73%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 75%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Black Elk Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Harry Andersen Middle School
Omaha · Public middle · Grades 6–8
898 students · 1.1 km away
Neihardt Elementary School
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
489 students · 1.3 km away
Ackerman Elementary School
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students · 1.8 km away
Willowdale Elementary School
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
469 students · 1.9 km away
Russell Middle School
Omaha · Public middle · Grades 6–8
760 students · 2.0 km away
Cedar Hollow Elementary
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
272 students · 2.1 km away
Upchurch Elementary
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students · 2.1 km away
Millard South High School
Omaha · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,526 students · 2.2 km away
Wheeler Elementary School
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
633 students · 2.2 km away
Millard West High School
Omaha · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,344 students · 2.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Nebraska with a comparable Enrollment.
York Elementary School
York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
615 students
Rousseau Elementary School
Lincoln · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
587 students
Standing Bear Elementary School
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
623 students
Wheeler Elementary School
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
633 students
Castelar Elementary School
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
574 students
Field Club Elementary School
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
638 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Black Elk Elementary School a good school?
Black Elk Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 76.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #116 of 511 in Nebraska. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Black Elk Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Black Elk Elementary School ranks #116 of 511 elementary schools in Nebraska and #6795 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Black Elk Elementary School?
Black Elk Elementary School had 605 students in 2025.
Is Black Elk Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Black Elk Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Black Elk Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Black Elk Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.