The top reported proficiency rate is 83% in Science. The lowest is 78% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Sagewood Elementary School
Sagewood Elementary School is a regular public school serving prekindergarten through fifth grade in Omaha, part of the Elkhorn Public Schools district. The school sits in a residential area of west Omaha, within a district that has been growing steadily and recently opened two new elementary schools to keep pace with enrollment.
Academically, Sagewood Elementary posts strong results on the Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System. Across the tested grades, proficiency rates in math, English language arts, and science are consistently high, with a combined proficiency index that lands above the midpoint among all elementary schools in Douglas County. In math, third and fifth graders show notably strong performance, and fourth-grade math is somewhat lower but still solid. In English language arts, fourth graders hit a high mark, while third and fifth graders also perform well. Fifth-grade science results are similarly strong. The available data covers a single year, so trend information is limited, but the snapshot suggests a school where the large majority of students are meeting or exceeding state standards. A parent looking for a school with broadly strong test results will find that here; there are no glaring weak spots in the core subjects.
The student body is predominantly white, with a meaningful Asian population and smaller shares of students who are Hispanic, two or more races, or Black. Just over a fifth of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a measure of economic need that is relatively low compared to many schools in Douglas County. The school serves about four hundred students across kindergarten through fifth grade, with a reported enrollment of zero for prekindergarten, meaning the PK program may be separate or not reported in that count. Special population data, such as the share of students with disabilities or English learners, was not available in the provided materials, so a parent with specific needs in those areas may want to ask the school directly.
Sagewood Elementary is in the Elkhorn Public Schools district, which covers parts of western Omaha and the town of Elkhorn. The district has been experiencing rapid enrollment growth. In 2023, voters approved a bond package to fund two new elementary schools—Iron Bluff and Stone Pointe—both of which opened in August 2025, along with an addition to a middle school. This expansion signals a district actively investing in capacity. The district also implemented an updated cell phone policy aimed at protecting student mental health and instructional time, and it launched the CTE ACHIEVE Scholarship in partnership with Metro Community College and the EPS Foundation, which provides matching scholarships for students completing career and technical education coursework—a pathway that becomes relevant for families with older children or those planning ahead.
The surrounding housing market is a key consideration for families. Home values and rents in the zip code area are notably higher than both the Nebraska state average and the national average. The monthly cost of owning a home is significantly above the cost of renting, making this one of the pricier areas in the Omaha metro. The broader Omaha economy is strong, anchored by Fortune 500 headquarters, a diverse employment base, and cultural amenities such as the Henry Doorly Zoo, the Old Market district, and the College World Series. The school itself is located in a suburban-style, car-dependent part of the city, typical of west Omaha.
Overall, Sagewood Elementary offers consistently high academic performance, a demographically diverse but largely white and relatively affluent student body, and sits within a growing district that is investing in new facilities. The elevated housing costs suggest a well-resourced community. This school would likely fit a family seeking a high-performing elementary school in a stable suburban setting within a larger metro area. The absence of certain data points—like discipline rates, chronic absenteeism, or staffing ratios—means a parent may want to follow up directly with the school for a fuller picture of the daily environment.
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