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WAKONDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

4845 CURTIS AVE, OMAHA, NE 68104 · (531) 299-2180 · Douglas County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL374 STUDENTS
Enrollment
374
Elementary
DISTRICT 362 · STATE 272
Student : Teacher
16.9:1
22 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.9:1 · STATE 21.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 37%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
58
Kindergarten
51
Grade 1
50
Grade 2
62
Grade 3
60
Grade 4
47
Grade 5
46
Student demographics
White
3810%
DISTRICT 21% · STATE 61%
Hispanic
5515%
DISTRICT 41% · STATE 23%
Black
18249%
DISTRICT 23% · STATE 7%
Asian
6618%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 3%
Two+
329%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 5%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
19552%
Female
17948%

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Test scores

NSCAS 2024-25 . % On Track + Advanced
English Language Arts
35.9%
NE avg 57.6%
Source: NSCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
374
-24 (-6%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.9:1
was 11.9:1
% White
10%
was 13%
% Hispanic
15%
was 8%
% Black
49%
was 58%
% Asian
18%
was 15%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About WAKONDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WAKONDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is an average-sized elementary school in OMAHA, Nebraska, part of OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The school caters to 374 students in grades pre-K through 5. That puts it 38% larger than the typical public school in Nebraska, which averages around 272 students.

Within OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, which oversees 94 schools and 52,524 students, WAKONDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one campus in the system.

Demographically, WAKONDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL lists that the largest single group is Black at 49%, but no single group is in the majority. Other groups include 18% Asian, 15% Hispanic, 10% White, 9% multiracial. That is meaningfully more Black than the county at large, where the share is closer to 11%.

On the resource side, WAKONDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL shows 22 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 16.9:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 21.0:1, putting WAKONDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL tighter than the state norm the norm.

In the surrounding community, the surrounding county (Douglas County) records that median household income runs about $80,391, 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Douglas County's 207 public schools (combined enrollment of about 98,640 students), WAKONDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is MOUNT VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, roughly 0.7 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

WAKONDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL operates from a high-density location.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at WAKONDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has fell 6%, going from 398 students in 2018 to 374 in 2025. Black enrollment moved from 58% to 49% across the same window. Class-load math has grew: from 11.9:1 in 2018 to 16.9:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Douglas County at a glance

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Population
590,736
Census ACS
Median income
$80,391
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
42%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
207
98,640 students

Quick facts

School name
WAKONDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
District
OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Address
4845 CURTIS AVE, OMAHA, NE 68104
Phone
(531) 299-2180
County
Douglas County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
374
Teachers (FTE)
22
Student–teacher ratio
16.9:1
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
317482001441
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About WAKONDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
How many students attend WAKONDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
WAKONDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 374 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does WAKONDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
WAKONDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
How many students per teacher at WAKONDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
Approximately 16.9:1 students per teacher at WAKONDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
What is the student diversity at WAKONDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
Student demographics at WAKONDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL are roughly 10% White, 15% Hispanic, 49% Black, 18% Asian, 9% Two or more.
What district is WAKONDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in?
WAKONDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is part of OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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