KAREN WESTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

KAREN WESTERN ELEMENTARY SCH is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the RALSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in OMAHA, NE with about 187 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 19 teachers, KAREN WESTERN ELEMENTARY SCH has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

KAREN WESTERN ELEMENTARY SCHool is a public school located in the South Omaha area, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Omaha Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to providing a foundational education in a diverse and evolving urban environment. The school focuses on core academic subjects while fostering a supportive community atmosphere, aiming to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive education, offering various resources and programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Karen Western often emphasizes social-emotional growth and community engagement, encouraging active participation from families. By providing a structured yet nurturing environment, the school strives to instill a lifelong love of learning and help students develop the essential skills necessary to thrive in an increasingly globalized society.

For more information, contact KAREN WESTERN ELEMENTARY SCH at (402) 731-7477 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6224 H ST
OMAHA, NE 68117-1145
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KAREN WESTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in OMAHA, NE with about 187 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
187
Teachers:
19.76
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
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 187 students

Hispanic/Latino
55.6%
White
31.0%
Two or more races
9.6%
Black or African American
2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Asian
0.5%

Female
40.6%
Male
59.4%

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.