Benson West Elementary School: Community-Focused Omaha Education (2026 List)

About BENSON WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Benson West Elementary School is located at 6652 Maple St, Omaha, in the Benson neighborhood. The school serves grades PK through 5 and enrolls about 307 students with a student–teacher ratio near 15:1. Recent state assessments show that roughly 32% of students are proficient in math and about 24% are proficient in reading. The student body is approximately 46% male and 54% female. The school fosters a community-focused and welcoming atmosphere that embraces students from various backgrounds. The residential properties in the Benson neighborhood are generally of moderate price, as most of the houses are priced between $200,000 and $250,000, and thus, the area is attractive to families that are seeking affordable living close to the city's facilities. Parents frequently mention that the staff are very patient, loving, and willing to do everything possible to make students feel supported. By focusing on academic growth and family engagement, Benson West Elementary School is on its way to becoming one of the best elementary schools in ????????????????Nebraska.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 32%

Reading 24%

State average proficiency is 32% in Math and 24% in Reading.

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Full-time Teachers

15 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

307

Total Students

$47698

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 25.73%

Asian 18.57%

Hispanic 12.38%

Black 30.94%

Two+ Races 9.45%

Native Am. 2.93%

White

25.73%

Asian

18.57%

Hispanic

12.38%

Black

30.94%

Two+ Races

9.45%

Native Am.

2.93%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 307

53.75%

165 Female

46.25%

142 Male

Student Population

307 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

307 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

BENSON WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Contact Information

Address

6652 MAPLE ST, OMAHA, NE, 68104

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Phone

(531) 299-1120

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Website

ops.org

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.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:50 AM - 4:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:35 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Benson West Elementary School announced that its next PTA meeting will be held virtually on January 12. Families are encouraged to attend and participate in school-related discussions.

FAQ

Q1. How does Benson West help students through its partnerships with other schools?

Ans. Benson West collaborates with OPS community partners that offer tutoring assistance, family resources, and enrichment activities aligned with district initiatives.

Q2. What does the school do to help students do well in school?

Ans. Benson West adheres to OPS attendance regulations, closely monitors student attendance, and collaborates with families to address issues promptly.

Q3. What does the school counselor do at Benson West?

Ans. The counselor helps students deal with academic and social problems by supporting classroom lessons, small-group guidance, and one-on-one check-ins.

Q4. What does the school do with the district's fine arts programs?

Ans. Benson West students can take part in OPS fine arts classes, which include structured music lessons and visual art classes taught by certified teachers.

Q5. What does Benson West do to help new students make the transition?

Ans. Staff help new students get used to their new school by giving them an orientation, introducing them to their classmates, and setting up routines so they know what to expect and feel welcome.

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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