MINNE LUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

329 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Minne Lusa Elementary School, located at 2728 Ida St in Omaha, Nebraska, is a public school serving students in the Omaha Public Schools (OPS) district. The school is situated in the Minne Lusa neighborhood, an area historically recognized for its distinct architecture and community-oriented atmosphere. As part of a large urban district, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic subjects, social-emotional development, and preparing students for their eventual transition to middle school.

The school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment that caters to a diverse student body. Like many schools within the Omaha Public Schools system, Minne Lusa often utilizes a mix of traditional instruction and supplemental programs designed to support literacy, mathematics, and extracurricular engagement. Through its staff and community partnerships, the school aims to create a supportive space that encourages student growth, attendance, and academic success while serving as a hub for the surrounding North Omaha neighborhood.

329

Total Students

22.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MINNE LUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	55
Hispanic	46
Black	177
Asian	14
Two or More	31
American Indian	6

Black
177 (53.8%)
White
55 (16.7%)
Hispanic
46 (14.0%)
Two or More
31 (9.4%)
Asian
14 (4.3%)
American Indian
6 (1.8%)

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)299-1840
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	329
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
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 41

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 49

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MINNE LUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	41
Kindergarten	41
Grade 1	49
Grade 2	43
Grade 3	62
Grade 4	44
Grade 5	49

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MINNE LUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	152	46.2%
Male	177	53.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)