MC DONALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MC DONALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the NORTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in NORTH PLATTE, NE with about 271 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 14 teachers, MC DONALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
McDonald Elementary School, located at 601 McDonald Road in North Platte, Nebraska, serves as a foundational educational institution within the North Platte Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of essential life skills for its elementary-aged student population. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the transitions that follow their primary education, focusing on building strong literacy, numeracy, and character foundations.
As a community-centered school, McDonald Elementary emphasizes the importance of collaboration between educators, students, and families to ensure student success. The facility serves as a vital hub for the local North Platte community, often engaging in district-wide initiatives and extracurricular activities that promote school spirit and student engagement. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to provide a safe and inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential within a structured and nurturing academic setting.
For more information, contact MC DONALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (308) 535-7140 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
(308) 535-7140
MC DONALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in NORTH PLATTE, NE with about 271 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- NORTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 271
- Teachers:
- 14.61
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 271 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MC DONALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 86.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- Black or African American
- 1.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.1%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.