The top reported proficiency rate is 92% in Science. The lowest is 78% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on West Bay Elementary School
West Bay Elementary is a regular public school serving prekindergarten through fifth grade and a member of Elkhorn Public Schools. The school draws from a section of southwest Omaha, a part of the city that is predominantly car-dependent suburban development, set apart from the denser, walkable core of downtown and the Old Market. Omaha, Nebraska’s largest city, anchors a metropolitan economy with several Fortune headquarters and a broad base of professional services.
The school enrolls a student population that is majority white, with the next largest groups being Asian students and Hispanic students, followed by students who identify as two or more races and a small number of Black students. A very small share of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a marker of economic need that is notably low. The enrollment across grades is fairly even, with a slightly larger group of fifth graders and prekindergarten students, suggesting a school that operates near its capacity for the early elementary years.
West Bay’s academic performance stands out. On Nebraska’s state assessments, proficiency rates in both English language arts and mathematics are strong across all tested grades, with the highest rates appearing in the upper elementary grades. Fifth graders, for instance, show very high proficiency in reading and writing, and their science results are also strong. When compared to other districts across Douglas County, the school’s overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile, meaning its academic results are among the highest in the county. This indicates a consistently high level of student achievement for its grade band.
Readers should weigh this performance alongside a few important gaps in the data. The school does not report rates for students with disabilities or English learners, so it is not possible to assess how well the school serves those groups. Chronic absenteeism and discipline data were also missing from the available record. A parent wanting a complete picture of student support and behavior climate would need to ask the school directly for these figures.
Because West Bay does not serve high school grades, there is no graduation rate report here. That is an expected gap given the grade range.
The school sits within Elkhorn Public Schools, a district that is actively responding to enrollment growth. Voters in the district recently approved a bond to fund two new elementary schools and a middle school addition, all of which opened recently. This expansion directly addresses the kind of housing-driven growth that is reshaping the area. The district has also implemented an updated cell phone policy designed to protect instruction time and student mental health, and it launched a new scholarship pathway for career and technical education students in partnership with a local community college.
For a family, West Bay represents a school with a clear academic strength in a growing suburban part of Omaha. The student body reflects a low level of measured poverty, and the school’s performance on state assessments is well above the county median. The housing market in the area carries home values that are above both the state and national benchmarks, and rents have risen at a faster clip than the national average, which reflects the desirability and growth pressure of this part of Douglas County. A parent who prioritizes high academic proficiency in a school that is part of a district investing in new capacity would likely find West Bay a good fit. The missing data on special education and English learner services means those with children who have those needs should follow up directly.
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