C+
Average
68/100

Castelar Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 2316 S 18TH ST, Omaha, NE 68108
Overall
C+
68/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 4th percentile in Nebraska
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.53 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 97th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Nebraska for growth

Each score is graded separately against Nebraska schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

68
Repit Score
out of 100
525
Students
enrolled
15.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%4/1002.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%97/100Students gain 1.53 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.39 in 2009–19; 98th percentile in Nebraska (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Nebraska. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency24% (−29 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency22% (−31 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Nebraska state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic24%22%reading -12 pts, math -13 pts10th percentile (list)
Low-income22%21%reading -16 pts, math -16 pts5th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2316 S 18TH ST
City Omaha
ZIP Code 68108
District 3174820
NCES School ID 317482000662
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 68108

Understanding the community around Castelar Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $49,681
Per Capita Income $26,729
Poverty Rate 23.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 19.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.9%
High School or Higher 75.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $120,100
Median Rent $1,083
Owner-Occupied 47.4%
Renter-Occupied 52.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Castelar Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 93.9%
White 2.7%
Black 1.0%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More Races 1.1%
American Indian 1.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 525
Teachers (FTE) 33.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Castelar Elementary School?
Castelar Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 68 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Castelar Elementary School?
Castelar Elementary School has 525 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1.
What grades does Castelar Elementary School serve?
Castelar Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Castelar Elementary School receive per student?
Castelar Elementary School receives $17,584 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Castelar Elementary School in 68108 ▼
Avg Home Value
$174,025
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,306
1-Year Change
+5.5%
% Renters
52.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026