GOMEZ HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GOMEZ HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCH is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in OMAHA, NE with about 840 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 59 teachers, GOMEZ HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCH 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.
GOMEZ HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCHool is a public school located in South Omaha, Nebraska, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Omaha Public Schools district, the school is deeply rooted in its local community and is known for its commitment to providing a supportive, inclusive, and academically focused environment. The school emphasizes the development of the "whole child," blending rigorous core instruction with social-emotional learning to ensure students are prepared for both middle school and long-term academic success.
Reflecting the demographics of the South Omaha area, Gomez Heritage is a culturally diverse school that celebrates its community’s heritage while maintaining high expectations for all learners. The school focuses on building strong partnerships with families and neighborhood organizations to create a stable, collaborative atmosphere. With a dedication to equity and student engagement, the staff works to provide diverse opportunities—ranging from classroom technology integration to extracurricular activities—that help students grow into well-rounded, responsible citizens.
For more information, contact GOMEZ HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCH at (402) 898-2801 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
OMAHA, NE 68107-3047
(402) 898-2801
GOMEZ HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in OMAHA, NE with about 840 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 840
- Teachers:
- 59.2
- 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
* 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 840 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GOMEZ HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 90% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 90.0%
- White
- 7.0%
- Black or African American
- 1.4%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Asian
- 0.1%
- Female
- 46.9%
- Male
- 53.1%
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.