FONTENELLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

452 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fontenelle Elementary School, located at 3905 N 52nd St in Omaha, Nebraska, is a public school serving students within the Omaha Public Schools (OPS) district. As a key educational pillar in the neighborhood, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and personal development for its diverse student body. The campus serves as a community hub, focusing on building strong foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning to prepare children for their future educational journeys.

Beyond its core curriculum, Fontenelle Elementary places a high value on inclusive programming and active family engagement. By collaborating with parents and community partners, the school works to ensure that students have access to the resources and encouragement necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. With a dedicated staff and a focus on creating a welcoming atmosphere, Fontenelle strives to cultivate a sense of pride and belonging among its students, helping them develop into responsible and capable learners within the Omaha community.

452

Total Students

29.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FONTENELLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	63
Black	177
Asian	126
Two or More	49
American Indian	4

Black
177 (39.2%)
Asian
126 (27.9%)
Hispanic
63 (13.9%)
Two or More
49 (10.8%)
White
33 (7.3%)
American Indian
4 (0.9%)

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)299-1420
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	452
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
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 52

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 68

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FONTENELLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	52
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	67
Grade 2	56
Grade 3	74
Grade 4	75
Grade 5	68

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FONTENELLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	203	44.9%
Male	249	55.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)