FULLERTON MAGNET CENTER

550 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fullerton Magnet Center, located in Omaha, Nebraska, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As a magnet school within the Omaha Public Schools district, it distinguishes itself through a specialized curriculum focused on "The Arts and Humanities." This unique programming allows students to integrate artistic expression and critical thinking into their core academic studies, fostering both creative development and a well-rounded educational foundation.

The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on community and student engagement, aiming to prepare children for success by nurturing their individual talents in a supportive environment. By leveraging its magnet status, Fullerton provides students with diverse opportunities to participate in hands-on learning experiences and extracurricular activities that may not be available in traditional neighborhood schools. Its location in North Omaha serves as a hub for families seeking an academic atmosphere that balances high educational standards with a vibrant, culture-rich learning experience.

550

Total Students

31.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FULLERTON MAGNET CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	244
Hispanic	119
Black	88
Asian	22
Two or More	74
Pacific Islander	3

White
244 (44.4%)
Hispanic
119 (21.6%)
Black
88 (16.0%)
Two or More
74 (13.5%)
Asian
22 (4.0%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)

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)299-1460
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	550
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
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 40

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 87