GOMEZ HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

740 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gomez Heritage Elementary School is a public school located in South Omaha, Nebraska, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Omaha Public Schools district, the school is deeply rooted in its local community and is known for its commitment to providing a supportive, inclusive, and academically focused environment. The school emphasizes the development of the "whole child," blending rigorous core instruction with social-emotional learning to ensure students are prepared for both middle school and long-term academic success.

Reflecting the demographics of the South Omaha area, Gomez Heritage is a culturally diverse school that celebrates its community’s heritage while maintaining high expectations for all learners. The school focuses on building strong partnerships with families and neighborhood organizations to create a stable, collaborative atmosphere. With a dedication to equity and student engagement, the staff works to provide diverse opportunities—ranging from classroom technology integration to extracurricular activities—that help students grow into well-rounded, responsible citizens.

740

Total Students

45.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GOMEZ HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	680
Black	14
Two or More	3
American Indian	6

Hispanic
680 (91.9 %)
White
37 (5.0 %)
Black
14 (1.9 %)
American Indian
6 (0.8 %)
Two or More
3 (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)299-1520
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	740
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
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 50

Kindergarten 121

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 115

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 113

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GOMEZ HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	50
Kindergarten	121
Grade 1	117
Grade 2	115
Grade 3	108
Grade 4	116
Grade 5	113

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GOMEZ HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	371	50.1%
Male	369	49.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)