Ackerman Elementary is a community-based school located in Omaha, Neb. Founded in 1982, the school has an enrollment of more than 600 students in kindergarten through grade five. Its afternoon meals offer a selection of snacks, entrees and beverages. The school s media center features a collection of books and online resources for classroom assignments. Ackerman Elementary also offers speech therapy and counseling services and employs certified instructors in the areas of music, math and physical education. It additionally provides diverse learning opportunities through corporate sponsors like Family Vision Care, Sonic Drive-In, Crane Coffee and BounceU. Ackerman Elementary also conducts family nights, musical concerts, pizza parties and variety shows.
Mockingbird Elementary School serves students in prekindergarten through grade six. Its facilities include several permanent and portable classrooms, a library and a computer laboratory. The school offers special classes in language arts, reading and mathematics. Its language arts programs include spelling, vocabulary, research reports and presentations. Additionally, the school provides classes in basic Spanish. Mockingbird Elementary School s library offers books, journals, magazines and other reference materials. The school employs various classroom teachers and a physical education specialist. Located in Omaha, Neb., Mockingbird Elementary School is a part of Ralston Public Schools.
