HILLSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

391 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Hillside Elementary School, located in the Westside Community Schools district in Omaha, Nebraska, is a public elementary school serving students in grades PK through 6. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, community-centered environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded education, integrating core curriculum requirements with opportunities for social and emotional development to help prepare students for their future academic endeavors.

As part of the Westside Community Schools district, Hillside benefits from a reputation for strong parental involvement and a focus on personalized learning. The school prioritizes small-group instruction and collaborative teaching strategies, allowing educators to address the unique needs of a diverse student body. With a mission rooted in inclusivity and growth, Hillside Elementary is regarded as a cornerstone of its neighborhood, dedicated to cultivating lifelong learners through high expectations and a nurturing campus culture.

391

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HILLSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	206
Hispanic	75
Black	52
Asian	10
Two or More	48

White
206 (52.7%)
Hispanic
75 (19.2%)
Black
52 (13.3%)
Two or More
48 (12.3%)
Asian
10 (2.6%)

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)390-6450
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	140
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 53

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 64