PONCA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PONCA ELEM SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in OMAHA, NE with about 147 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 7 teachers, PONCA ELEM SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.
Ponca Elementary School is a public school located in North Omaha, Nebraska, serving students in grades PK–6 as part of the Omaha Public Schools (OPS) district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. Its curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, focusing on foundational skills in reading, mathematics, and science while encouraging social-emotional development.
Beyond the classroom, Ponca Elementary plays an active role in the local community, often partnering with families and neighborhood organizations to provide a holistic educational experience. The school utilizes various resources and extracurricular opportunities to enrich the student experience, aiming to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond. With a dedicated staff and a focus on inclusivity, Ponca serves as a vital anchor for the surrounding Omaha community.
For more information, contact PONCA ELEM SCHOOL at (531) 299-1960 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
OMAHA, NE 68112-1299
(531) 299-1960
PONCA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in OMAHA, NE with about 147 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 147
- Teachers:
- 7.95
- 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
* 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 147 students
- White
- 69.4%
- Two or more races
- 12.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.5%
- Black or African American
- 6.8%
- Asian
- 2.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.4%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
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.