The top reported proficiency rate is 0% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Fontenelle Elementary School
Fontenelle Elementary School serves students from prekindergarten through fifth grade as a regular public school within Omaha Public Schools. Located in the north Omaha neighborhood, the school sits in Nebraska's largest city, a place shaped by major corporate headquarters, historic districts like the Old Market, and a strong civic infrastructure that includes the Henry Doorly Zoo, the Durham Museum, and the annual College World Series. The city has seen modest population growth in recent years, and its economy is anchored by firms in finance, engineering, and logistics, with a metro GDP that places it among the larger U.S. metropolitan areas.
The student body at Fontenelle is diverse, with families from a range of racial and ethnic backgrounds. The school's enrollment is made up of a substantial share of students who are Black, a substantial share who are Asian, and smaller shares who are Hispanic, White, and of two or more races. Information on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals was not available in the data we reviewed, nor were counts of students with disabilities or English learners. A parent who wants to understand the level of economic need or the range of support services may wish to ask the school directly for that context, as these factors can shape peer experience and resource allocation.
On state assessments administered in the 2024-25 school year, Fontenelle reported zero percent proficiency in math, English language arts, and science across all tested grades. This performance places the school in the bottom quartile among districts in Douglas County for overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades. The data also show a multi-year trend for English language arts that had earlier proficiency above zero, meaning this recent result represents a significant drop. A parent should ask the school about what instruction and supports are in place and how they align with the district's efforts to raise literacy rates. Because this is an elementary school, there is no graduation rate to consider, and no chronic absenteeism data was available to us.
The housing market in the ZIP code surrounding the school reflects home values that are below the statewide benchmark, making it a relatively affordable entry point into Omaha's housing market. Rental costs have been rising, however, which may be a factor for families weighing whether to buy or rent. The broader Omaha area has seen ongoing development, including a renovation and expansion of the CHI Health Center downtown, and the metropolitan economy continues to draw from a base of large employers.
Omaha Public Schools launched a district-wide reading initiative in 2024 called Moonshot, with the goal of having all students reading on grade level by 2030. The initiative incorporates structured literacy and the science of reading, and it is embedded in the district's strategic plan. Families with children at Fontenelle will see this sustained pedagogical shift in how reading is taught across the elementary grades. Given the school's current proficiency results, this district focus could be particularly relevant for families considering Fontenelle.
The school's location in north Omaha places it within a larger urban setting that offers a mix of walkable downtown attractions and car-dependent residential areas. The neighborhood itself is not separately profiled here, but the broader city context includes a defined downtown, a historic market district, and a pedestrian bridge connecting to Iowa. For a family choosing Fontenelle, the peer environment is notably diverse, the academic data raises clear questions that warrant direct conversation with the school, and the district's literacy emphasis provides a framework worth learning more about.
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