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CENTRAL PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

4904 N 42ND ST, OMAHA, NE, 68111

About CENTRAL PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Central Park Elementary School is located at 4909 North 42nd Street in the northeast Omaha area. The school serves grades PK to 5 and enrolls about 307 students. The student-teacher ratio is close to 17 to 1. About 17 percent of students meet math proficiency, and about 12 percent meet reading proficiency. The student body is fairly balanced, with roughly 53% male and 47% female. The school maintains an atmosphere that encourages consistent routines, providing students with a sense of stability each day. Houses in the nearby area mostly cost between $150,000 and $190,000, which is a suitable price range for families. Parents frequently describe teachers as consistent in their communication and friendly. Central Park Elementary School is on the way to being the top elementary school in ????????????????Nebraska.

CENTRAL PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Contact Information

Address

4904 N 42ND ST, OMAHA, NE, 68111

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Phone

(531) 299-1200

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Website

ops.org

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 17%
Reading 12%
State average proficiency is 17% in Math and 12% in Reading.
18
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
307
Total Students
$47698
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 263 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at CENTRAL PARK 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
🎓
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: 8:50 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.

Student Demographics

White 11.07%
Asian 7.82%
Hispanic 20.85%
Black 52.12%
Two+ Races 6.19%
Native Am. 1.95%
White
11.07%
Asian
7.82%
Hispanic
20.85%
Black
52.12%
Two+ Races
6.19%
Native Am.
1.95%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 307
46.58%
143 Female
53.42%
164 Male

Student Population

307 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

307 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Central Park Elementary School implemented a “Park and Play” program in October 2025. The initiative provides interactive activities for children while they wait for student pickup.

FAQ

Q1. How does Central Park help kids learn to count?

Ans. Teachers use math routines that are in line with OPS to help students learn basic skills. These routines include manipulatives, number talks, and hands-on problem-solving.

Q2. What does the school do to help students get better at reading?

Ans. Central Park improves reading endurance by giving kids more time to read, letting them pick their books, and showing them how to read.

Q3. What kinds of help are available for students who receive special education services?

Ans. The school follows OPS special education frameworks by giving each student their own lessons, making accommodations, and keeping an eye on their progress.

Q4. How does Central Park help students learn how to do basic research?

Ans. Students learn to use books and district-approved digital tools to find information, which helps them practice research skills that are appropriate for their age.

Q5. How does the school use group play to help kids learn?

Ans. Teachers set up structured play areas and partner activities that help kids learn how to talk to each other, share, and work together to solve problems.

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

PS

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

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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