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Westside Community Schools School District

909 S 76th St
Omaha, NE 68114-4599
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Westside Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,319 students in Westside Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Westside Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,100 Schools
# Students
6,319 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
449 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Westside Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#121 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(22-23)
64%
58%
51%
47%
64%
62%
(22-23)
91%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
13%
22%
% Black
10%
7%
% White
65%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,242 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,618 is less than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$99 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,242
$15,464
Spending / Student
$15,618
$16,776

Best Westside Community Schools School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunset Hills Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9503 Walnut St
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6480
Grades: PK-6
| 289 students
Rank: #22.
Loveland Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8201 Pacific Street
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6455
Grades: PK-6
| 287 students
Rank: #33.
Prairie Lane Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11444 Hascall
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 390-6470
Grades: PK-6
| 269 students
Rank: #44.
Carl A Swanson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8601 Harney Street
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6485
Grades: PK-6
| 289 students
Rank: #55.
Rockbrook Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2514 S 108th St
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 390-6475
Grades: PK-6
| 278 students
Rank: #66.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3534 S 108th St
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 390-6460
Grades: PK-6
| 308 students
Rank: #77.
Westside High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8701 Pacific Street
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 343-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,138 students
Rank: #88.
Paddock Road Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3535 Paddock Rd
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6465
Grades: PK-6
| 288 students
Rank: #99.
Westside Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8601 Arbor St
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6464
Grades: 7-8
| 939 students
Rank: #1010.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7500 Western Ave
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6450
Grades: PK-6
| 381 students
Rank: #1111.
Westgate Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7802 Hascall
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6495
Grades: PK-6
| 304 students
Rank: #1212.
Westbrook Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1312 Robertson Drive
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6490
Grades: PK-6
| 549 students
9030 Western Ave
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-8207
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Westside High School West Campus
Alternative School
3504 S 108th St
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 390-8214
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Westside Community Schools School District?
Westside Community Schools School District manages 14 public schools serving 6,319 students.
What is the rank of Westside Community Schools School District?
Westside Community Schools School District is ranked #107 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Westside Community Schools School District?
65% of Westside Community Schools School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Westside Community Schools School District?
Westside Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Westside Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,618 is less than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 14 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,319 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in NE)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 64% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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