COLUMBIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

COLUMBIAN ELEM SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in OMAHA, NE with about 271 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 19 teachers, COLUMBIAN 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.

Columbian Elementary School is a public school located in the western portion of Omaha, Nebraska, and is part of the Omaha Public Schools (OPS) district. Serving students from kindergarten through the fifth grade, the school is situated in a residential area near the intersection of 127th Street and Pacific Street. As a neighborhood-focused institution, Columbian Elementary is known for fostering a supportive community environment where staff and families work closely together to support student development during their formative academic years.

The school places a strong emphasis on foundational learning, offering a curriculum that aligns with district-wide standards while utilizing small-group instruction to meet diverse student needs. In addition to core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science, Columbian Elementary provides various extracurricular opportunities and school-wide initiatives designed to promote social-emotional growth and character development. By maintaining a balance between rigorous academics and a nurturing culture, the school aims to prepare its young learners for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact COLUMBIAN ELEM SCHOOL at (402) 697-1433 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

330 S 127TH ST
OMAHA, NE 68154-2300
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COLUMBIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in OMAHA, NE with about 271 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
271
Teachers:
19.6
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 271 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending COLUMBIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.

White
70.8%
Hispanic/Latino
10.0%
Black or African American
9.6%
Two or more races
5.5%
Asian
4.1%

Female
47.2%
Male
52.8%

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.