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Sunset Hills Elementary School

9503 Walnut St
Omaha, NE 68124
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 289 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sunset Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 5% in NE
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sunset Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

School Overview

Sunset Hills Elementary School's student population of 289 students has grown by 61% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 58% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Sunset Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset Hills Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
#30 out of 901 schools
(Top 5%)
80-84%
58%
80-84%
47%
80-89%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
6%
22%
Black
3%
7%
White
83%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.31
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunset Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Sunset Hills Elementary School is ranked #30 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Sunset Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Sunset Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carl A Swanson Elementary School, Loveland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Sunset Hills Elementary School?
289 students attend Sunset Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Sunset Hills Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunset Hills Elementary School?
Sunset Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sunset Hills Elementary School offer ?
Sunset Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunset Hills Elementary School part of?
Sunset Hills Elementary School is part of Westside Community Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Sunset Hills Elementary School located?
Sunset Hills Elementary School is located in the South Central Omaha neighborhood of Omaha, NE. There are 17 other public schools located in South Central Omaha.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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