Lothrop Magnet Center: Community PK-5 Education in Omaha (2026 List)

About LOTHROP MAGNET CENTER

Lothrop Magnet Center is located at 3300 North 22nd Street, Omaha, in the North Omaha/Kountze Place area. The school serves grades PK–5 and enrolls about 405 students. The student–teacher ratio is roughly 17:1. About 42% of students are proficient in math, and around 27% are proficient in reading. The student body is about 52% male and 48% female. The???????????????? school ambiance is very much like a community where the staff and the families join hands to support the students. The houses in the nearby area are mostly between $210,000 and $240,000, which is within the reach of the average family. Parents typically describe teachers as loving and attentive, while children benefit from a rich and friendly school community. Lothrop Magnet Center is poised to become one of the top-ranking elementary schools in Nebraska, thanks to its ongoing support mechanisms and strong partnerships with families.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 42%

Reading 27%

State average proficiency is 42% in Math and 27% in Reading.

24

Full-time Teachers

16 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

405

Total Students

$47698

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 4.44%

Asian 10.37%

Hispanic 28.4%

Black 49.88%

Two+ Races 6.17%

Native Am. 0.74%

White

4.44%

Asian

10.37%

Hispanic

28.4%

Black

49.88%

Two+ Races

6.17%

Native Am.

0.74%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 405

48.15%

195 Female

51.85%

210 Male

Student Population

405 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

405 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

LOTHROP MAGNET CENTER Contact Information

Address

3300 NORTH 22 STREET, OMAHA, NE, 68110

View on Map

Phone

(531) 299-1780

Call Now

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

Being Updated

Map

Latest News

Lothrop Magnet Center announced DeShawn O’Neill as the interim site director for its Community Learning Center in April 2025. He stepped into the role following the departure of the long-time director.

FAQ

Q1. How does Lothrop integrate wellness education into learning?

Ans. The school’s magnet program teaches nutrition, healthy habits and personal wellness through district-supported lessons and activities.

Q2. How does the school encourage physical activity across the day?

Ans. Lothrop offers movement breaks, structured PE aligned with OPS standards and magnet-theme activities that promote active living.

Q3. What opportunities do students have to learn about body systems?

Ans. Students explore age-appropriate health content that introduces major body systems and their functions.

Q4. How does Lothrop build awareness of emotional well-being?

Ans. Teachers guide discussions on identifying feelings, making healthy choices and building positive coping strategies.

Q5. How does the magnet theme promote community wellness connections?

Ans. Lothrop collaborates with community partners who support school wellness events, health education and family resources.

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

ML

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

F

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

Free Robotics and Stem In-person Workshop in Your Neighbourhood for 7-14 Years Tech Enthusiasts.

Local kids are transforming ideas into real-world.

See the projects happening right in your neighborhood

What Parents Say