FONTENELLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FONTENELLE 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 586 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 39 teachers, FONTENELLE ELEM SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Fontenelle Elementary School, located at 3905 N 52nd St in Omaha, Nebraska, is a public school serving students within the Omaha Public Schools (OPS) district. As a key educational pillar in the neighborhood, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and personal development for its diverse student body. The campus serves as a community hub, focusing on building strong foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning to prepare children for their future educational journeys.

Beyond its core curriculum, Fontenelle Elementary places a high value on inclusive programming and active family engagement. By collaborating with parents and community partners, the school works to ensure that students have access to the resources and encouragement necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. With a dedicated staff and a focus on creating a welcoming atmosphere, Fontenelle strives to cultivate a sense of pride and belonging among its students, helping them develop into responsible and capable learners within the Omaha community.

For more information, contact FONTENELLE ELEM SCHOOL at (402) 457-5905 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3905 N 52ND ST
OMAHA, NE 68104-2999
Advertisement

FONTENELLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in OMAHA, NE with about 586 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
586
Teachers:
39.7
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 2
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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.

Advertisement

School Demographics for 586 students

Black or African American
39.4%
Asian
24.9%
Hispanic/Latino
14.8%
White
12.3%
Two or more races
6.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
46.8%
Male
53.2%

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.