Integrated Learning Program in Omaha, Nebraska on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Integrated Learning Program is an urban public school in Omaha, Nebraska that is part of Omaha Public Schools. It serves 112 students in grades Not specified with a student/teacher ratio of 5.6:1. Its teachers have had 12 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades Not specified

112 Students

20 Teachers

2504 Meredith Ave

Omaha, NE 68111 View local requests

https://ilp.ops.org/

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Integrated Learning Program Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Gardiner

Ms. Norris

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Integrated Learning Program Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

68%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Integrated Learning Program Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Mar 24, 2026

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