Skinner Magnet Center: Omaha PK-5 Education &amp; Community Focus (2026 List)

About SKINNER MAGNET CENTER

Skinner Magnet Center is located at 4304 N 33rd Street, Omaha, in the North Omaha area. The school serves grades PK–5 and enrolls about 411 students. The student–teacher ratio is roughly 18:1. Recent publicly available data show about 12% of students are proficient in math and about 12% are proficient in reading. The student body is approximately 53% male and 47% female. The???????????????? vibe in the school is very much like a community where the staff and the families are one team to support the students. The houses in the local area typically cost somewhere between $200,000 and $230,000, which is considered quite affordable by many families when making a decision about the school district. Teachers are often described by parents as being loving and attentive, and kids are said to get the advantage of a varied and friendly community. Skinner Magnet Center focuses on community support and consistently strives to improve academic performance. It is making significant efforts to be recognized as one of the top elementary schools in Nebraska.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 12%

Reading 12%

State average proficiency is 12% in Math and 12% in Reading.

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Full-time Teachers

17 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

411

Total Students

$47698

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 8.76%

Asian 0.73%

Hispanic 25.06%

Black 55.47%

Two+ Races 9.49%

Native Am. 0.49%

White

8.76%

Asian

0.73%

Hispanic

25.06%

Black

55.47%

Two+ Races

9.49%

Native Am.

0.49%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 411

46.72%

192 Female

53.28%

219 Male

Student Population

411 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

411 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

SKINNER MAGNET CENTER Contact Information

Address

4304 N 33RD ST, OMAHA, NE, 68111

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Phone

(531) 299-2080

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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

Skinner Magnet Center announced that Mrs. Skinner was named Teacher of the Year in May 2025. The school also noted that several classroom projects were funded through DonorsChoose in late 2024 and early 2025.

FAQ

Q1. How does Skinner use leadership routines in the classroom?

Ans. Students set goals, track their progress, and take on classroom responsibilities, reflecting the school's leadership-focused magnet theme.

Q2. What does Skinner do to support arts-integration activities?

Ans. Teachers use fine arts elements like movement or visual design to teach academic lessons in a way that fits with the magnet program.

Q3. What do families need to know about magnet performance events?

Ans. The school tells students what to do and when so they can prepare and their families can cheer.

Q4. How does Skinner help people learn how to teach each other?

Ans. Older students help younger students with structured activities, which helps them feel more confident and learn how to work together.

Q5. What does the school expect from students when it comes to taking care of and cleaning up art supplies?

Ans. To help the magnet's creative focus, students follow routines for putting away brushes, organizing supplies, and keeping shared art spaces clean.

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

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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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