GOMEZ HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

711 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gomez Heritage Elementary School is a public school located in South Omaha, Nebraska, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Omaha Public Schools district, the school is deeply rooted in its local community and is known for its commitment to providing a supportive, inclusive, and academically focused environment. The school emphasizes the development of the "whole child," blending rigorous core instruction with social-emotional learning to ensure students are prepared for both middle school and long-term academic success.

Reflecting the demographics of the South Omaha area, Gomez Heritage is a culturally diverse school that celebrates its community’s heritage while maintaining high expectations for all learners. The school focuses on building strong partnerships with families and neighborhood organizations to create a stable, collaborative atmosphere. With a dedication to equity and student engagement, the staff works to provide diverse opportunities—ranging from classroom technology integration to extracurricular activities—that help students grow into well-rounded, responsible citizens.

711

Total Students

42.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GOMEZ HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	667
Black	10
Two or More	3
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
667 (93.8%)
White
29 (4.1%)
Black
10 (1.4%)
Two or More
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)299-1520
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	711
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
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 45

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 109

Grade 2 127

Grade 3 121

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 122

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GOMEZ HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	45
Kindergarten	84
Grade 1	109
Grade 2	127
Grade 3	121
Grade 4	103
Grade 5	122

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GOMEZ HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	349	49.1%
Male	362	50.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)