WALNUT HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WALNUT HILL 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 471 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 35 teachers, WALNUT HILL ELEM SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Walnut Hill Elementary School, located at 4370 Hamilton Street in Omaha, Nebraska, is a public school serving students in the Omaha Public Schools (OPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education within a supportive community setting. It serves a diverse student population, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential skills necessary for students to succeed as they transition to middle school and beyond.

As part of the Omaha Public Schools system, Walnut Hill benefits from the district's broad curriculum standards while maintaining a localized focus on the specific needs of its neighborhood families. The school typically engages in various initiatives to foster a positive learning environment, often characterized by collaborative efforts between staff, parents, and the surrounding community. By focusing on individualized attention and balanced instructional practices, the school aims to ensure that every student has access to the resources required to meet grade-level expectations and personal educational goals.

For more information, contact WALNUT HILL ELEM SCHOOL at (402) 554-8644 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4370 HAMILTON ST
OMAHA, NE 68131-1023
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WALNUT HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in OMAHA, NE with about 471 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
471
Teachers:
35.6
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 471 students

Black or African American
33.5%
Asian
28.0%
Hispanic/Latino
18.5%
White
13.2%
Two or more races
4.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
53.1%
Male
46.9%

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.