HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

286 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Harrison Elementary School, located at 5304 Hamilton Street in Omaha, Nebraska, is a public school serving students within the Omaha Public Schools (OPS) district. Situated in the heart of the Dundee/Happy Hollow area, the school is known for its strong connection to the surrounding residential community and its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. It typically serves a diverse student body, focusing on foundational academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to middle school.

As part of the Omaha Public Schools system, Harrison Elementary emphasizes a balanced curriculum that incorporates core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science alongside enrichment activities. The school prides itself on a supportive faculty and staff dedicated to student success and community engagement. Because of its location in a historic neighborhood, the school often plays a central role in local events, maintaining a traditional "neighborhood school" atmosphere that prioritizes collaboration between parents, teachers, and students.

286

Total Students

17.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	165
Hispanic	37
Black	40
Asian	16
Two or More	24
American Indian	4

White
165 (57.7%)
Black
40 (14.0%)
Hispanic
37 (12.9%)
Two or More
24 (8.4%)
Asian
16 (5.6%)
American Indian
4 (1.4%)

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)299-1540
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	286
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
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 8

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 35

Grade 6 33

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	8
Kindergarten	41
Grade 1	38
Grade 2	32
Grade 3	53
Grade 4	46
Grade 5	35
Grade 6	33

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	138	48.3%
Male	148	51.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)