KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
KENNEDY 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 238 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 26 teachers, KENNEDY ELEM SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.
Kennedy Elementary School, located at 2906 N 30th St in Omaha, Nebraska, is a public school serving students in the Omaha Public Schools (OPS) district. Situated in the heart of North Omaha, the school is known for its commitment to providing foundational education in a community-centered environment. It serves a diverse student population, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to middle school within the district.
The school is deeply integrated into its surrounding neighborhood, often serving as a hub for local families. Like many schools in the Omaha Public Schools system, Kennedy Elementary emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and character education to help close achievement gaps. The facility and its staff strive to create a supportive, inclusive atmosphere that addresses the unique needs of its students, offering various resources and programs designed to foster both personal and academic success during the formative years of childhood.
For more information, contact KENNEDY ELEM SCHOOL at (402) 457-5520 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
OMAHA, NE 68111-3101
(402) 457-5520
KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in OMAHA, NE with about 238 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 238
- Teachers:
- 26.8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 238 students
- Black or African American
- 41.6%
- Asian
- 31.9%
- White
- 8.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.8%
- Two or more races
- 8.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
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.