GATEWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GATEWAY ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in OMAHA, NE with about 898 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 52 teachers, GATEWAY ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

GATEWAY ELEMENTARY School, located at 5610 South 42nd Street in Omaha, Nebraska, is a public school serving students within the Omaha Public Schools (OPS) district. Situated in the South Omaha community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its diverse student population. As part of a large urban district, Gateway typically focuses on providing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science while utilizing a variety of instructional strategies to meet the specific needs of its neighborhood families.

Beyond its academic curriculum, GATEWAY ELEMENTARY places a strong emphasis on community engagement and building a collaborative partnership between staff, students, and parents. The school aims to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. Like many schools in the Omaha Public Schools system, Gateway often leverages district-wide resources and programs to provide supplemental support, extracurricular opportunities, and a well-rounded educational experience designed to prepare children for success in middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact GATEWAY ELEMENTARY at (402) 561-6030 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.