PRAIRIE LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

269 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Prairie Lane Elementary School, located in the Westside Community Schools district in Omaha, Nebraska, is a neighborhood-focused institution that emphasizes a collaborative learning environment. As part of a district known for its long-standing tradition of academic excellence and community involvement, Prairie Lane serves a diverse student population with a commitment to fostering both intellectual growth and character development. The school is well-regarded for its close-knit atmosphere, where teachers, staff, and parents work in partnership to support the individual needs of every child through a comprehensive curriculum.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Prairie Lane is known for cultivating a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages students to be engaged, responsible citizens. The school utilizes the district’s "66" philosophy, which focuses on small class sizes, personalized learning, and a holistic approach to education that balances rigorous instruction with social-emotional support. By integrating modern educational practices with a strong sense of community, Prairie Lane provides a stable and nurturing foundation for students as they progress through their formative elementary years.

269

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PRAIRIE LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	202
Hispanic	35
Black	10
Asian	2
Two or More	20

White
202 (75.1%)
Hispanic
35 (13.0%)
Two or More
20 (7.4%)
Black
10 (3.7%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)

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)390-6470
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	269
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	34
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 33

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 42

Grade 6 38