Miller Park Elementary School is located at 5625 North 28th Avenue in the Miller Park neighborhood in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. The school is credited for creating the original Junior Forest Club concept.
Serving 410 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Miller Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Miller Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Miller Park Elementary School's student population of 410 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
410 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Miller Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Miller Park Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#833 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
28%
23%
Black
49%
7%
White
10%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Omaha School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bobcat
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miller Park Elementary School's ranking?
Miller Park Elementary School is ranked #833 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Miller Park Elementary School?
410 students attend Miller Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Miller Park Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Miller Park Elementary School?
Miller Park Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Miller Park Elementary School offer ?
Miller Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Miller Park Elementary School part of?
Miller Park Elementary School is part of Omaha School District.
In what neighborhood is Miller Park Elementary School located?
Miller Park Elementary School is located in the North Omaha neighborhood of Omaha, NE. There are 32 other public schools located in North Omaha.
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