BLACK ELK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

605 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Black Elk Elementary School, located in Omaha, Nebraska, is a highly regarded public school within the Millard Public Schools district. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered approach to learning. The school is named after the prominent Oglala Lakota holy man, Nicholas Black Elk, and places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive, inclusive, and community-focused environment that encourages both intellectual and personal growth.

Beyond its core curriculum, Black Elk Elementary is noted for its active parent-teacher involvement and a variety of extracurricular programs that enrich the educational experience. The school utilizes a collaborative teaching model, focusing on data-driven instruction to meet the diverse needs of its student body. With a reputation for strong leadership and a dedicated faculty, Black Elk consistently ranks as one of the top elementary schools in the Omaha area, consistently preparing students for success as they transition to middle school.

605

Total Students

32.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BLACK ELK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	400
Hispanic	67
Black	26
Asian	55
Two or More	53
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
400 (66.1%)
Hispanic
67 (11.1%)
Asian
55 (9.1%)
Two or More
53 (8.8%)
Black
26 (4.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)715-6200
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	605
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	116
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 39

Kindergarten 102

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 99

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BLACK ELK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	39
Kindergarten	102
Grade 1	85
Grade 2	89
Grade 3	97
Grade 4	94
Grade 5	99

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BLACK ELK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	284	46.9%
Male	321	53.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)