WESTGATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

274 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Westgate Elementary School, located in the Westgate neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska, is a well-established K-6 institution within the Omaha Public Schools (OPS) district. The school is known for fostering a community-focused learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents. With a commitment to the district’s mission of preparing students for success in a diverse world, Westgate utilizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to build foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and the arts.

Beyond the classroom, Westgate Elementary is characterized by its dedication to creating an inclusive and supportive atmosphere for its student body. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs that encourage student engagement, teamwork, and character development. By prioritizing both rigorous academic standards and a nurturing school culture, Westgate strives to ensure that every student feels valued and adequately prepared to transition into their middle school years with confidence.

274

Total Students

22.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WESTGATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	159
Hispanic	34
Black	45
Asian	1
Two or More	32
American Indian	3

White
159 (58.0 %)
Black
45 (16.4 %)
Hispanic
34 (12.4 %)
Two or More
32 (11.7 %)
American Indian
3 (1.1 %)
Asian
1 (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:	WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)390-6495
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
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

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 38

Grade 6 31