HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

439 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Highland Elementary School, located at 2625 Jefferson Street in Omaha, Nebraska, is a public school serving students within the Omaha Public Schools (OPS) district. Situated in the South Omaha area, the school plays a vital role in its local neighborhood, fostering a community-focused learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic development and student engagement.

As part of the broader OPS system, Highland Elementary benefits from the district's comprehensive resources, including a standardized curriculum and support services designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. The school is committed to creating an inclusive atmosphere where staff and families collaborate to support student growth, social-emotional well-being, and academic achievement as pupils prepare for their transition to middle school.

439

Total Students

29.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	361
Black	42
Two or More	11
American Indian	2

Hispanic
361 (82.2 %)
Black
42 (9.6 %)
White
23 (5.2 %)
Two or More
11 (2.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(531)299-1580
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	439
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
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 47

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	47
Kindergarten	61
Grade 1	57
Grade 2	48
Grade 3	61
Grade 4	49
Grade 5	58
Grade 6	58

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	246	56%
Male	193	44%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)