CARL A SWANSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

283 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Carl A. Swanson Elementary School, located in the heart of Omaha, Nebraska, is a well-regarded public institution within the Omaha Public Schools district. Serving students in the pre-kindergarten through sixth-grade levels, the school is deeply integrated into the local neighborhood and is known for fostering a supportive, community-centered environment. It emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to build strong foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, while also prioritizing social-emotional development to help students navigate their early educational years.

Beyond its core academics, Swanson Elementary is recognized for its commitment to inclusive learning and student engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities that encourage students to explore interests in the arts, physical education, and technology. With a focus on cultivating a partnership between teachers, families, and the surrounding community, Swanson strives to create a structured yet nurturing atmosphere that prepares its diverse student body for middle school and future academic success.

283

Total Students

19.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CARL A SWANSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	176
Hispanic	27
Black	11
Asian	33
Two or More	36

White
176 (62.2%)
Two or More
36 (12.7%)
Asian
33 (11.7%)
Hispanic
27 (9.5%)
Black
11 (3.9%)

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:	WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)390-6485
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	283
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	50
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 41

Grade 6 39