EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER AT GATEWAY
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER AT GATEWAY is a public prekindergarten school that is part of the OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in OMAHA, NE with about 66 students. With about 4 teachers, EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER AT GATEWAY has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER AT GATEWAY, located at 5810 S 42nd Street in Omaha, Nebraska, functions as a specialized educational facility focused on the foundational years of development. As part of the Omaha Public Schools district, the center is designed to provide high-quality early childhood programming that emphasizes school readiness, cognitive development, and social-emotional growth for preschool-aged children. By creating a structured and nurturing environment, the school aims to bridge the gap between home and formal K-12 education, ensuring that students from the surrounding South Omaha community have a strong academic start.
The center prioritizes a curriculum that integrates play-based learning with essential early literacy and numeracy skills. Recognizing the diverse needs of the families it serves, the EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER AT GATEWAY often emphasizes family engagement and community partnerships to support a holistic approach to student success. Through its targeted programming, the school strives to foster an inclusive culture where young learners can build the foundational confidence and foundational skills necessary to thrive as they transition into elementary school.
For more information, contact EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER AT GATEWAY at (402) 561-6030 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
OMAHA, NE 68107-3103
(402) 561-6030
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER AT GATEWAY is a public school in OMAHA, NE with about 66 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- Pre-K & Kindergarten
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 66
- Teachers:
- 4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 66 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER AT GATEWAY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 77% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 77.3%
- White
- 10.6%
- Two or more races
- 4.5%
- Asian
- 4.5%
- Black or African American
- 3.0%
- Female
- 47.0%
- Male
- 53.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.