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WAHOO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2056 N HACKBERRY, WAHOO, NE 68066WAHOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
456
Students
Total enrolled
$13,763
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
13.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 12% vs nat'l
60/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 19% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 456 students in grades PK–05 in WAHOO, Nebraska.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,763 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 60th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

WAHOO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a mid-sized elementary in WAHOO, Nebraska, serving grades PK–05 with 456 students. The district invests $13,763 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 30% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The surrounding neighborhood has an opportunity score of 60/100 — above the national median — suggesting children from modest-income families here tend to reach stronger economic outcomes as adults.

Student Body & Demographics at WAHOO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

456
Total Students
13.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
30%
Free Lunch
34
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution247 male · 209 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility30%
National avg 52% · 136 students
Student Composition
92%
White92%
Hispanic / Latino4%
Black2%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 317821001684

Academic Outcomes at WAHOO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
60
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 60th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 98th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 68066

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,763Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,763
State avg
$21,710
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,056
Student Support$2,615
Administration$1,652
Operations$2,065
Other$1,376
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,763 spent per student, an estimated $6,097 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
16%
75%
State government
15.9%
Local (property tax)
75.1%
Federal programs
8.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Middle
WAHOO MIDDLE SCHOOL
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High School
WAHOO HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountySaunders County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWAHOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Phone: (402)443-4250
NCES ID: 317821001684
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in WAHOO seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in WAHOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
High
WAHOO HIGH SCHOOL
345 students · 09–12
● 60 opp23% FRL
Mid
WAHOO MIDDLE SCHOOL
235 students · 06–08
● 60 opp35% FRL
Other
WAHOO PRE-SCHOOL
49 students · PK–PK
● 60 opp73% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2056 N HACKBERRY, WAHOO, NE 68066
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.