Minne Lusa Elementary School, originally called Fort School, is located at 2728 Ida Street, in the Florence area of Omaha. The current building opened for the 1924-25 school year and was renovated between 1995 and 1997. It is now a state-of-the-art facility serving 500 students, grades pre-kindergarten through sixth. Minne Lusa has always been, and continues to be, a focal point of the community it has served. The mission of Minne Lusa Elementary school, in partnership with families and community, is to provide a safe and secure environment. Minne Lusa is actively involved in the Adopt-a-School program, among its partners Bakers, and the Florence Home. The staff, students, parents, and community truly work together to provide the students a quality education.