MOCKINGBIRD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

473 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Mockingbird Elementary School is a public school located in the Harrison Heights neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska, and is part of the Millard Public Schools district. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. It emphasizes strong academic foundational skills, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a community-focused atmosphere that encourages parent and guardian involvement in the educational process.

Beyond its core curriculum, Mockingbird Elementary is known for providing a variety of opportunities that cater to the diverse needs of its student body. The school leverages the resources of the Millard district to offer specialized support services, enrichment programs, and extracurricular activities designed to develop both academic proficiency and character. With a focus on preparing students for middle school success, the faculty and staff prioritize a safe, inclusive, and collaborative culture, making it a cornerstone institution within the local Omaha educational landscape.

473

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MOCKINGBIRD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	109
Hispanic	305
Black	30
Asian	1
Two or More	24
American Indian	4

Hispanic
305 (64.5%)
White
109 (23.0%)
Black
30 (6.3%)
Two or More
24 (5.1%)
American Indian
4 (0.8%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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:	RALSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)331-6954
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	473
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	278
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* 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 34

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 74