The top reported proficiency rate is 88% in Science. The lowest is 77% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Manchester Elementary School
Manchester Elementary School serves students from preschool through fifth grade in Omaha, within the Elkhorn Public Schools district. The school is a regular public elementary school, not a charter or magnet, and sits in a residential area of the city.
The student body is predominantly white, with Asian students forming the next largest group, and smaller shares of students who are two or more races, Hispanic, and Black. A very modest share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the school serves an economically homogenous population. Data on students with Individualized Education Programs and English learners was not available.
Academically, Manchester Elementary posts solid results on the Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System. In reading, student proficiency across grades three, four, and five comes in at a level that is comfortably above the midpoint when compared among districts in Douglas County. Math proficiency, while still strong, shows a bit more variation by grade. Science proficiency, tested in fifth grade, is particularly high. The school’s overall proficiency index, which averages results across all tested subjects and grades, places it above the midpoint relative to other districts in the county. This is a school where a clear majority of students are meeting state learning targets.
Because the school only goes through fifth grade, there is no graduation rate to report, and chronic absenteeism data was also not available. This is consistent with the grade band and should not be read as a negative.
The housing market in the zip code serving the school is priced well above the Nebraska statewide benchmark, reflecting the desirability of this part of Omaha. Home values have seen modest recent growth. Rents are also above the national norm relative to income, meaning that housing costs are a meaningful factor for families considering this area. The broader economic context shows a stable national unemployment rate and a mortgage rate in the mid-range of recent history, factors that influence affordability for new buyers.
Omaha itself is the largest city in Nebraska and a major economic hub, home to Fortune 500 headquarters and a diverse corporate base in finance, insurance, engineering, and logistics. The city’s downtown and historic Old Market district provide cultural and entertainment anchors, but much of the built environment outside the core is car-dependent suburban development. The school is located in a suburban-style residential area, consistent with the city’s overall pattern.
Elkhorn Public Schools, the parent district, is experiencing rapid enrollment growth. In response, voters approved a bond that funded two new elementary schools and an addition to a middle school, all of which opened in 2025. This means families moving into the area can expect changing school attendance boundaries as the district adds capacity. The district has also implemented an updated cell phone policy to limit use during the school day and launched a new scholarship pathway for career and technical education students in partnership with a local community college. These changes affect the day-to-day experience for students and the postsecondary opportunities available to them as they progress through the district.
For a family considering Manchester Elementary, the picture is of a school with a strong academic record, serving a relatively affluent and demographically homogeneous student population. It is part of a growing district that is actively expanding its facilities and adjusting policies. The surrounding housing market is expensive relative to the state, and the school’s location in suburban Omaha means car dependence is likely for most families. Parents looking for a school with consistent, above-average test scores and a district that is investing in growth will find a good fit here. Families seeking significant economic or racial diversity within the school will find less of it.
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