PONCA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

(531)299-1960

128 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ponca Elementary School is a public school located in North Omaha, Nebraska, serving students in grades PK–6 as part of the Omaha Public Schools (OPS) district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. Its curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, focusing on foundational skills in reading, mathematics, and science while encouraging social-emotional development.

Beyond the classroom, Ponca Elementary plays an active role in the local community, often partnering with families and neighborhood organizations to provide a holistic educational experience. The school utilizes various resources and extracurricular opportunities to enrich the student experience, aiming to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond. With a dedicated staff and a focus on inclusivity, Ponca serves as a vital anchor for the surrounding Omaha community.

128

Total Students

8.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PONCA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	91
Hispanic	22
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

White
91 (71.1 %)
Hispanic
22 (17.2 %)
Two or More
10 (7.8 %)
Black
3 (2.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.8 %)

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)299-1960
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	128
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.6
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 2

Kindergarten 24

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 21

Grade 4 18

Grade 5 22

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PONCA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	24
Grade 1	23
Grade 2	18
Grade 3	21
Grade 4	18
Grade 5	22

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PONCA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	71	55.5%
Male	57	44.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)