KELLOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

KELLOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in OMAHA, NE with about 558 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 35 teachers, KELLOM ELEMENTARY 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.

KELLOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 1311 N 24th St in Omaha, Nebraska, is a core institution within the Omaha Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student body in the heart of the city, the school is deeply integrated into the local community. It focuses on providing a foundational academic experience while addressing the unique socio-economic needs of its neighborhood, striving to create a stable and supportive learning environment for its young students.

Academically, Kellom Elementary emphasizes essential skill-building in literacy and mathematics, often utilizing a variety of district-supported interventions to ensure students meet grade-level benchmarks. Beyond standard curriculum, the school frequently engages in programs designed to foster social-emotional growth and community involvement. As a neighborhood school, Kellom serves as a vital hub, often collaborating with local partners and families to provide resources that extend beyond the classroom, helping to bridge gaps and support the holistic development of its student population.

For more information, contact KELLOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (402) 344-0441 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1311 N 24TH ST
OMAHA, NE 68102-4098
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KELLOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in OMAHA, NE with about 558 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
558
Teachers:
35.25
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
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 558 students

Black or African American
42.5%
Hispanic/Latino
28.0%
White
12.5%
Asian
10.6%
Two or more races
3.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.5%

Female
51.8%
Male
48.2%

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.