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ACKERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

5110 S 156TH ST, OMAHA, NE, 68135

Top 10% School in NEBRASKA

Ranked 33 of 285 in NEBRASKA

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About ACKERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ackerman Elementary School is located at 5110 S 156th St, Omaha, in the Prairie Pointe area of southwest Omaha. The school serves grades PK through 5 and enrolls about 487 students with a student–teacher ratio near 17:1. Recent state assessments show strong performance, with roughly 79% of students proficient in math and 65% in reading. The student body is nearly balanced by gender, with 47% female and 53% male students. The school provides an inviting and academically focused environment, emphasizing consistency, support, and strong partnerships between families and the school. The majority of the houses in the nearby area are going for a price within the range of $230,000 to $300,000; thus, families get to know the exact price of local housing when they are thinking of living in the zone. Teachers’ communication and dedication to the student’s success are the two aspects that the parents often talk about most positively. Supported by its good academic performance and a community-focused approach, Ackerman Elementary School is ranked among the top elementary schools in ????????????????Nebraska.

ACKERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Contact Information

Address

5110 S 156TH ST, OMAHA, NE, 68135

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Phone

(402) 715-8420

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 79%
Reading 65%
State average proficiency is 79% in Math and 65% in Reading.
29
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
487
Total Students
$47698
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 33 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at ACKERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 74.74%
Asian 4.52%
Hispanic 9.03%
Black 3.7%
Two+ Races 8.01%
Native Am. 0%
White
74.74%
Asian
4.52%
Hispanic
9.03%
Black
3.7%
Two+ Races
8.01%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 487
46.82%
228 Female
53.18%
259 Male

Student Population

487 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

974 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Ackerman Elementary School recognized a staff member named Brad through its Sunshine Squad. He was celebrated for his integral support of students and for helping make the school an enjoyable place to work.

FAQ

Q1. How does Ackerman Elementary help students behave?

Ans. Ackerman teaches students how to be safe, respectful, and responsible in all school settings using the district's PBIS framework.

Q2. What does the school do to help students feel good about themselves?

Ans. Ackerman offers SEL lessons taught by teachers and school counselors to help students learn how to manage themselves and get along with others.

Q3. How does Ackerman talk to families?

Ans. Families receive news from SchoolMessenger, classroom newsletters, and school announcements that remind them of important dates and events coming up.

Q4. What safety measures are in place at Ackerman?

Ans. The school follows OPS district rules, such as having supervised entry points, locked doors, and regular safety drills all year long.

Q5. What does Ackerman do to encourage families involved in the school community?

Ans. Parents can get involved by going to school events, volunteering, and working with the Ackerman PTO on projects.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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