KAREN WESTERN ELEMENTARY SCH

211 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Karen Western Elementary School is a public school located in the South Omaha area, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Omaha Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to providing a foundational education in a diverse and evolving urban environment. The school focuses on core academic subjects while fostering a supportive community atmosphere, aiming to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive education, offering various resources and programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Karen Western often emphasizes social-emotional growth and community engagement, encouraging active participation from families. By providing a structured yet nurturing environment, the school strives to instill a lifelong love of learning and help students develop the essential skills necessary to thrive in an increasingly globalized society.

211

Total Students

20.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KAREN WESTERN ELEMENTARY SCH
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	116
Black	7
Two or More	15
American Indian	2

Hispanic
116 (55.0 %)
White
71 (33.6 %)
Two or More
15 (7.1 %)
Black
7 (3.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.9 %)

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:	RALSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)731-7477
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	211
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
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 24

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 18

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 23

Grade 6 31