STANDING BEAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

623 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Standing Bear Elementary School, located in the rapidly growing northwest area of Omaha, Nebraska, is a public school within the Omaha Public Schools (OPS) district. Named in honor of the Standing Bear, the celebrated Ponca Chief and civil rights advocate, the school reflects a commitment to community values and historical significance. It serves a diverse student population, providing a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and the integration of modern technology in the classroom.

The school is well-regarded for its modern facilities and its dedication to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment for students in grades PK through 5. Beyond traditional academics, Standing Bear Elementary places a strong emphasis on collaborative learning and parent engagement, functioning as a central hub for neighborhood families. By upholding the legacy of its namesake, the school encourages its students to practice leadership, empathy, and advocacy as they progress through their foundational elementary years.

623

Total Students

32.3

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for STANDING BEAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	328
Hispanic	53
Black	90
Asian	84
Two or More	68

White
328 (52.6%)
Black
90 (14.4%)
Asian
84 (13.5%)
Two or More
68 (10.9%)
Hispanic
53 (8.5%)

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)299-2140
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	623
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
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 21

Kindergarten 110

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 82