CASTELAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

519 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Castelar Elementary School, located in the heart of South Omaha, serves a diverse student population as part of the Omaha Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment that addresses the unique academic and social-emotional needs of its students. With a focus on foundational literacy and numeracy, Castelar integrates modern instructional strategies designed to prepare young learners for middle school success, often emphasizing community involvement and family engagement to support student achievement.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Castelar Elementary places a strong emphasis on character development and cultural enrichment. The school frequently participates in district-wide initiatives aimed at closing achievement gaps and providing equitable resources to all students. By leveraging its location in a historic neighborhood, the school works to create a collaborative atmosphere where teachers, parents, and community partners unite to provide a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes both high expectations and a supportive, nurturing school culture.

519

Total Students

33.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CASTELAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	479
Black	6
Asian	2
Two or More	7

Hispanic
479 (92.3 %)
White
25 (4.8 %)
Two or More
7 (1.3 %)
Black
6 (1.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(531)299-1160
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	519
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 23

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 84

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CASTELAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	23
Kindergarten	79
Grade 1	78
Grade 2	88
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	84
Grade 5	84

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CASTELAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	276	53.2%
Male	243	46.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)