KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

272 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kennedy Elementary School, located at 2906 N 30th St in Omaha, Nebraska, is a public school serving students in the Omaha Public Schools (OPS) district. Situated in the heart of North Omaha, the school is known for its commitment to providing foundational education in a community-centered environment. It serves a diverse student population, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to middle school within the district.

The school is deeply integrated into its surrounding neighborhood, often serving as a hub for local families. Like many schools in the Omaha Public Schools system, Kennedy Elementary emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and character education to help close achievement gaps. The facility and its staff strive to create a supportive, inclusive atmosphere that addresses the unique needs of its students, offering various resources and programs designed to foster both personal and academic success during the formative years of childhood.

272

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	35
Black	152
Asian	61
Two or More	17
Pacific Islander	1

Black
152 (55.9%)
Asian
61 (22.4%)
Hispanic
35 (12.9%)
Two or More
17 (6.2%)
White
6 (2.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

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)299-1700
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	272
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
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 2

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 53

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	41
Grade 1	36
Grade 2	51
Grade 3	50
Grade 4	39
Grade 5	53

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	146	53.7%
Male	126	46.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)