WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NORTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in NORTH PLATTE, NE with about 287 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 600 W 3rd Street in North Platte, Nebraska, is a public primary school serving the local community within the North Platte Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a foundational education for students in the early grades, focusing on core academic subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. As a neighborhood-centered institution, it plays a vital role in the academic and social development of North Platte’s youngest residents.
Beyond its standard curriculum, Washington Elementary emphasizes the importance of character building and community engagement. The school works to cultivate a collaborative atmosphere involving teachers, parents, and administrators to ensure that students are equipped with the essential tools for academic success and lifelong learning. By maintaining a focus on individual student growth and small-community values, Washington Elementary remains a key contributor to the educational landscape of the North Platte region.
For more information, contact WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (308) 535-7142 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) 535-7142
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in NORTH PLATTE, NE with about 287 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:
- 287
- Teachers:
- 16.81
- 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
- Title I schoolwide 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 287 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 80.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 15.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.1%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.7%
- Male
- 52.3%
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.