WAKONDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WAKONDA 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 398 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 33 teachers, WAKONDA ELEM SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Wakonda Elementary School, located at 4845 Curtis Ave in Omaha, Nebraska, is a public school serving students in the Omaha Public Schools (OPS) district. Situated in the North Omaha community, the school focuses on providing foundational education for children in the surrounding neighborhoods, emphasizing academic growth, social development, and community engagement. As part of the OPS system, Wakonda generally follows district-wide curricula designed to meet Nebraska state standards while striving to create an inclusive environment for a diverse student body.

The school serves as a central hub for its neighborhood, often playing an active role in the daily lives of local families. Like many schools in the district, Wakonda utilizes various support services and resources to help students overcome learning barriers and prepare them for success in middle school. The campus is representative of the district's ongoing efforts to provide equitable educational opportunities, fostering a collaborative atmosphere between faculty, staff, and parents to support the holistic development of their students.

For more information, contact WAKONDA ELEM SCHOOL at (402) 457-6737 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.