KAHOA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

488 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kahoa Elementary School, located at 7700 Leighton St in Lincoln, Nebraska, is a public school serving students in the Lincoln Public Schools (LPS) district. The school is known for fostering a supportive, community-focused learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of lifelong learning skills. By utilizing the diverse resources of the Lincoln Public Schools system, Kahoa provides a curriculum designed to meet the unique needs of its student population, ensuring that learners are prepared for their transition to middle school.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Kahoa Elementary places a strong value on parent and community involvement, which is a hallmark of the neighborhood school experience in Lincoln. The school typically hosts a variety of extracurricular activities and school events that encourage collaboration between educators, families, and students. By maintaining a welcoming atmosphere and focusing on student-centered instruction, Kahoa strives to create a safe and engaging space where children can thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

488

Total Students

32.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KAHOA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	391
Hispanic	38
Black	16
Asian	12
Two or More	31

White
391 (80.1 %)
Hispanic
38 (7.8 %)
Two or More
31 (6.4 %)
Black
16 (3.3 %)
Asian
12 (2.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)436-1147
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	488
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	88
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 90

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for KAHOA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	66
Grade 1	80
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	91
Grade 4	75
Grade 5	90

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for KAHOA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	259	53.1%
Male	229	46.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)