CENTRAL PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

280 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Central Park Elementary School, located at 4904 N 42nd St in Omaha, Nebraska, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Omaha Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment that prioritizes student achievement, character development, and social-emotional growth. With a focus on foundational education, the school utilizes a diverse curriculum designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond, while encouraging active participation from families and the surrounding neighborhood.

Beyond its academic offerings, Central Park Elementary is known for emphasizing the importance of community partnership and student engagement. The school staff works to create a welcoming atmosphere that celebrates the cultural diversity of its student body. By integrating modern learning techniques with a commitment to individual student needs, Central Park Elementary strives to provide every child with the tools necessary to become a responsible, lifelong learner and a positive contributor to the Omaha community.

280

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTRAL PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	81
Black	132
Asian	24
Two or More	13
American Indian	7

Black
132 (47.1%)
Hispanic
81 (28.9%)
Asian
24 (8.6%)
White
23 (8.2%)
Two or More
13 (4.6%)
American Indian
7 (2.5%)

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)299-1200
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
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 26

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 41

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CENTRAL PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	26
Kindergarten	49
Grade 1	42
Grade 2	46
Grade 3	40
Grade 4	36
Grade 5	41

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CENTRAL PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	126	45%
Male	154	55%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)