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PRAIRIE WIND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

10908 ELLISON AVE, OMAHA, NE, 68164

About PRAIRIE WIND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Prairie Wind Elementary School is located at 10908 Ellison Avenue, Omaha, in northwest Omaha. The school serves grades PK–5 and enrolls about 724 students. The student–teacher ratio is around 19:1. Recent state-reported data show that about 39% of students are proficient in math, and about 36% are proficient in reading. The student body is roughly 53% male and 47% female. The school environment tries to be a place where students are supported and included, and the staff is dedicated to making the students learn, develop, and feel that they belong to a loving community.The houses in the surrounding area are generally priced between $210,000 and $240,000, which is pretty reasonable. Parents frequently share their appreciation for the teachers, noting their loving and communicative approach. They believe that children gain significant advantages from attending a school that emphasizes diversity and community engagement. Prairie Wind Primary School aims to establish itself as a leading primary institution in Nebraska by emphasizing student support and enhancing educational achievement. You can also explore the best middle schools in Omaha.

PRAIRIE WIND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Contact Information

Address

10908 ELLISON AVE, OMAHA, NE, 68164

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Phone

(531) 299-1980

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Website

ops.org

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 39%
Reading 36%
State average proficiency is 39% in Math and 36% in Reading.
38
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
724
Total Students
$47698
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 193 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at PRAIRIE WIND 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
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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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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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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 29.28%
Asian 9.81%
Hispanic 15.75%
Black 33.01%
Two+ Races 10.5%
Native Am. 1.1%
White
29.28%
Asian
9.81%
Hispanic
15.75%
Black
33.01%
Two+ Races
10.5%
Native Am.
1.1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 724
46.82%
339 Female
53.18%
385 Male

Student Population

724 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

362 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Prairie Wind Elementary School recently held a successful music program featuring kindergarten, first, and second-grade students. The performances were warmly received by families and staff.

FAQ

Q1. Do you know of any good elementary schools in Omaha?

Ans. You can have a look at some of the best elementary schools here.


Q2. How does Prairie Wind help with early skip-reading for the main idea?

Ans. Before reading more, students learn to look at the headings, pictures, and first sentences to get the main idea.


Q3. How does the school teach the basics of erosion?

Ans. Students see how water or wind can move soil through simple demonstrations that fit with the OPS earth science lessons.


Q4. What are some ways to help students tell the difference between even and odd numbers?

Ans. Teachers show how to pair things up, use ten frames, and find number patterns that tell even from odd.


Q5. How does Prairie Wind make working together to solve puzzles easier?

Ans. Students work together to solve classroom puzzles by sharing pieces, making plans, and following group roles.


Q6. What do students do to get ready for lessons at the beginning of the day?

Ans. Classrooms use "ready checks," supply trays that are organized, and lists of materials that are posted so that students can get to work quickly.


Q7. How can I find the best high school near my neighborhood in Omaha?

Ans. You can find the best high schools here

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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