BEALS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

292 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Beals Elementary School, located in the Fairacres neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska, is a public school serving students in Pre-Kindergarten through 6th grade as part of the Omaha Public Schools (OPS) district. Known for its historical charm and strong sense of community, the school serves a diverse student body and emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to build foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies to meet the individual needs of its students. Beyond the core classroom instruction, Beals Elementary provides various extracurricular opportunities and community-oriented programs that encourage student engagement and social development. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between teachers, staff, and families, the school aims to create a nurturing atmosphere that prepares its students for success in middle school and beyond.

292

Total Students

17.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BEALS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	83
Hispanic	145
Black	31
Asian	4
Two or More	28
American Indian	1

Hispanic
145 (49.7%)
White
83 (28.4%)
Black
31 (10.6%)
Two or More
28 (9.6%)
Asian
4 (1.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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)299-1060
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	292
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
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 10

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 38

Grade 6 36

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BEALS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	10
Kindergarten	40
Grade 1	45
Grade 2	45
Grade 3	36
Grade 4	42
Grade 5	38
Grade 6	36

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BEALS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	140	47.9%
Male	152	52.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)