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SANDOZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

5959 OAK HILLS DR, OMAHA, NE, 68137

Top 10% School in NEBRASKA

Ranked 112 of 285 in NEBRASKA

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About SANDOZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Sandoz Elementary School is located at 5959 Oak Hills Drive, Omaha, in the Millard area. The school serves grades PK–5 and enrolls about 338 students. The student–teacher ratio is approximately 12:1. Recent state-reported data show about 57% of students are proficient in math and 52% are proficient in reading. The student body is roughly 57% male and 43% female. The???????????????? school environment is very much supportive and inclusive, with a loving atmosphere and the needs of each child being considered. The houses in the local area typically range in price from $230,000 to $270,000, making them attractive to families seeking a quality education for their children. Parents typically describe teachers as caring and communicative, and they also mention that children benefit from a diverse and friendly community. Being equipped with well-balanced academics and having a steady community to rely on, Sandoz Elementary School is ranked among the top elementary schools in ????????????????Nebraska.

SANDOZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Contact Information

Address

5959 OAK HILLS DR, OMAHA, NE, 68137

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Phone

(402) 715-8345

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 57%
Reading 52%
State average proficiency is 57% in Math and 52% in Reading.
29
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
338
Total Students
$47698
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 112 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at SANDOZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 60.06%
Asian 7.4%
Hispanic 17.46%
Black 7.99%
Two+ Races 3.55%
Native Am. 0.59%
White
60.06%
Asian
7.4%
Hispanic
17.46%
Black
7.99%
Two+ Races
3.55%
Native Am.
0.59%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 338
42.6%
144 Female
57.4%
194 Male

Student Population

338 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

676 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Sandoz Elementary School announced that teacher Lori Pflaster was named one of four finalists for the 2026 Nebraska Teacher of the Year award. The recognition highlights her instructional excellence and contributions to students.

FAQ

Q1. How does Sandoz handle student pick-up when the weather is awful?

Ans. When the weather changes, the school uses different indoor waiting areas and changes the flow of traffic to keep everyone safe.

Q2. How does Sandoz keep track of the jobs that students do in class?

Ans. Teachers use rotating job charts so that each student can help with daily tasks like managing materials or leading the line.

Q3. What do families need to know about the rules for PE shoes?

Ans. Students must wear athletic shoes on PE days to keep them safe while they are moving around and learning about fitness in a way that is in line with the district.

Q4: How does Sandoz get students ready for substitute teachers?

Ans. Classrooms have charts and guides so students know what to expect, even with a substitute.

Q5. How does the school handle getting permission slips for events?

Ans. Teachers collect slips in special folders, and the office checks to make sure that all students who took part met district requirements.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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