BENSON WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BENSON WEST ELEM SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in OMAHA, NE with about 543 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, BENSON WEST ELEM SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Benson West Elementary School, located at 6652 Maple St in Omaha, Nebraska, is a public school serving the Benson neighborhood within the Omaha Public Schools (OPS) district. As a key educational institution in the area, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is recognized for its commitment to providing a foundational education to students in the surrounding residential neighborhoods.

The school generally serves students from pre-kindergarten through the fifth or sixth grade, depending on district configurations. Like many schools in the Omaha Public Schools system, Benson West focuses on a standards-based curriculum with an emphasis on literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. The school typically offers a variety of support services, including English Language Learner (ELL) programs and special education resources, aimed at fostering an inclusive environment that caters to a diverse student body.

For more information, contact BENSON WEST ELEM SCHOOL at (402) 554-8633 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.