PRAIRIE WIND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PRAIRIE WIND ELEM SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in OMAHA, NE with about 767 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 42 teachers, PRAIRIE WIND ELEM SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Prairie Wind Elementary School, located in the Omaha Public Schools district, serves students in prekindergarten through fifth grade. As part of a large, diverse urban district, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic skills such as literacy, mathematics, and science. The school is situated in a residential area of Northwest Omaha, functioning as a neighborhood hub that prioritizes creating a supportive environment for its young learners.
The school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and social-emotional development. Through its curriculum and programming, Prairie Wind strives to prepare students for middle school success while encouraging parental involvement and community engagement. By utilizing the resources of the Omaha Public Schools system, the school works to ensure that all students have access to technology and educational support services designed to meet a wide range of learning needs within their local community.
For more information, contact PRAIRIE WIND ELEM SCHOOL at (402) 491-0859 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
OMAHA, NE 68164-1518
(402) 491-0859
PRAIRIE WIND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in OMAHA, NE with about 767 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 767
- Teachers:
- 42.64
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 767 students
- White
- 42.1%
- Black or African American
- 30.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.8%
- Two or more races
- 10.2%
- Asian
- 3.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.3%
- Male
- 53.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.