About Minne Lusa Elementary

2728 Ida Street
Omaha, NE 68112-3299

School Website - https://minnelusa.ops.org/

Since its opening in 1924, Minne Lusa has shown growth in student enrollment and building size. Minne Lusa's student population has grown to 450 Prekindergarten to grade 6 students. Special education programs encourage learning disabled, mild mentally-handicapped, and behavior disordered students to participate in standard classroom lessons and activities.

Minne Lusa is reflective of a very integrated neighborhood, creating maximal opportunities for integrative school experiences. The student body consists of White American, African American, Native American, Hispanic American, and Asian American students. The school's socioeconomic mixture encompasses a range of low, low-middle, and middle income families. Over half of the students are eligible for free or reduced meals.

Alumni are proud of their time spent at Minne Lusa. Many Minne Lusa families have attended the school for two and three generations.