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KAREN WESTERN ELEMENTARY SCH

6224 H ST, OMAHA, NE, 68117

About KAREN WESTERN ELEMENTARY SCH

Karen Western Elementary School is located at 6224 H Street, Omaha. The school serves grades PK–6 and enrolls about 213 students. The student–teacher ratio is around 10:1. Recent state-reported data shows that about 37% of students are proficient in math, and about 22% are proficient in reading. The student body is roughly 53% male and 47% female. The???????????????? school atmosphere is one of a community that cares for each other and is very supportive; at the same time, the staff are working to meet the needs of a diverse population. The houses around the area are mostly between $210,000 and $240,000, which is quite affordable for families. Parents often express that the teachers are nurturing and open in their communication, and they believe that children benefit greatly from a positive and inclusive environment. As a result of its strong community and continuous initiatives to support students, Karen Western Elementary School is on the way to becoming one of the best elementary schools in ????????????????Nebraska.

KAREN WESTERN ELEMENTARY SCH Contact Information

Address

6224 H ST, OMAHA, NE, 68117

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Phone

(402) 731-7477

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 37%
Reading 22%
State average proficiency is 37% in Math and 22% in Reading.
20
Full-time Teachers
10 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
213
Total Students
$47698
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 199 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at KAREN WESTERN ELEMENTARY SCH

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
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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: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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 31.46%
Asian 0.47%
Hispanic 58.22%
Black 3.76%
Two+ Races 5.16%
Native Am. 0.94%
White
31.46%
Asian
0.47%
Hispanic
58.22%
Black
3.76%
Two+ Races
5.16%
Native Am.
0.94%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 213
46.95%
100 Female
53.05%
113 Male

Student Population

213 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

354 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Karen Western Elementary School held its 35th annual Thanksgiving Luncheon in November 2025. Grade levels contributed by creating table decorations and providing entertainment for the event.

FAQ

Q1. What does Karen Western do to help kids write their first paragraphs?

Ans. Through writing routines that are in line with the district, students learn how to group related ideas, use transition words, and make sentences longer.

Q2. How does the school teach about natural resources?

Ans. The OPS science curriculum guides students' hands-on experiments, which teach them about soil, water, and land use.

Q3. What are some ways to help students practice comparing numbers?

Ans. Teachers use number lines, comparison symbols, and manipulatives to help students figure out which values are greater, less, or equal.

Q4. How does Karen Western help students work together in the classroom?

Ans. Students follow partner protocols, shared task routines, and group discussion rules to get better at working with others.

Q5. What do students do every day to keep their workspaces clean?

Ans. To teach responsibility, classrooms have daily cleanups, desk checks, and organized storage for materials.

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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