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Nelson Mandela Elem.

Independent school · Grades K–5

Omaha, NE

6316 N 30th St, Omaha, NE 68111

Overall grade: B-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 16% since 2017–18

Nelson Mandela Elem. is an independent private school in Omaha, Nebraska, for students from kindergarten through 5th grade. It has about 210 students and around 13 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 16% since 2017–18. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 196 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–5
Students
210
Teachers
15.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
13.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 112 girls, 98 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
196 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 83% of independent elementary schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 1,445 independent elementary schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    181’17–18255’19–20228’21–22210’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.

    Students by grade

    K36
    138
    241
    335
    432
    528

    Student body

    Black85%
    White6%
    Hispanic or Latino5%
    Two or more races2%
    Asian1%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

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    Questions about Nelson Mandela Elem.

    What grades does Nelson Mandela Elem. serve?

    Nelson Mandela Elem. serves grades K–5.

    How many students attend Nelson Mandela Elem.?

    About 210 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Nelson Mandela Elem.?

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