King Elementary School: North Omaha PK-5, Community Focus (2026 List)

About KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

King Elementary School is located at 3706 Maple Street, Omaha, in the North Omaha area. The school serves grades PK–5 and enrolls about 273 students. The student–teacher ratio is roughly 16 to 1. Recent publicly available proficiency estimates show about 22% of students are proficient in math and about 17% in reading. The student body is approximately 48% male and 52% female. The???????????????? school environment seems to be loved and treated as a community, with the staff working to keep a calm, friendly atmosphere for the students. The houses in the nearby area are priced between $200,000 and $240,000, making them affordable for families. Parents most of the time express that teachers are loving and take care of their needs and that kids live in a school community that is supportive and rich in different cultures. King Elementary School, with its deep connections to the neighborhood and continuous work, is on the way to becoming one of the best elementary schools in ????????????????Nebraska.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%

Reading 17%

State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 17% in Reading.

17

Full-time Teachers

15 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

273

Total Students

$47698

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 5.49%

Asian 6.23%

Hispanic 32.6%

Black 46.89%

Two+ Races 7.33%

Native Am. 1.47%

White

5.49%

Asian

6.23%

Hispanic

32.6%

Black

46.89%

Two+ Races

7.33%

Native Am.

1.47%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 273

52.01%

142 Female

47.99%

131 Male

Student Population

273 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

273 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Contact Information

Address

3706 MAPLE ST, OMAHA, NE, 68111

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Phone

(531) 299-1720

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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

King Elementary School announced that second-grade teacher Keairra Watson was a finalist for the 2026 Nebraska Teacher of the Year award. She was recognized for blending the science of reading with engaging classroom practices.

FAQ

Q1. How does King help kids learn how to read maps?

Ans. Students learn how to read maps in OPS social studies activities by using simple keys, symbols, and directional language.

Q2. What does the school do to help students learn more descriptive words?

Ans. During writing and speaking tasks, teachers use lists of sensory words, modeling, and guided practice.

Q3. What routines help students remember to do things in order?

Ans. Students practice listening for sequential cues, use visual reminders, and repeat directions back to their teachers.

Q4. How does King help kids learn about solids and liquids early on?

Ans. Students use district science materials to test properties, compare materials, and write down what they see.

Q5. How does the school help students work together on small group projects?

Ans. Teachers give students roles to play in groups, show them how to treat each other with respect, and set up structured check-ins that help the group succeed.

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

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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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