[3] The school property abuts the eastbound lanes of West Dodge Road (US 6).

Burke, who was Omaha Public Schools superintendent from 1946 to 1962, actively prevented black educators from having positions of authority during his tenure.

[4] Among Burke's racist statements was "I would never want black people in a position of power, where white children would be educated."

[5][6] Alternative namesakes were suggested, including Lucinda Gamble, Omaha Public Schools' first African American teacher.

[6] Burke has participated in the Academic Decathlon competition for 14 years, and has been the Nebraska state champion seven times.