BANNER COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BANNER COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BANNER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in HARRISBURG, NE with about 87 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 10 teachers, BANNER COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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.

BANNER COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Harrisburg, Nebraska, serves as the primary educational hub for the local Banner County School District. As a small, rural institution, it plays a vital role in the community, offering a personalized learning environment that emphasizes close-knit interactions between students, teachers, and families. The school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while fostering the character and social development of its elementary-age students within the unique context of Nebraska’s Panhandle.

The school is defined by its commitment to the success of its students in a setting where community involvement is high and class sizes are typically small. By leveraging its rural location, Banner County Elementary provides a focused and supportive atmosphere that prepares children for their transition to secondary education. It serves as a central pillar of the Harrisburg area, reflecting the values and dedication of a community invested in the long-term growth and success of its youth.

For more information, contact BANNER COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (308) 436-5262 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

200 SCHOOL ST
HARRISBURG, NE 69345-0005
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BANNER COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HARRISBURG, NE with about 87 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
87
Teachers:
10.55
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 87 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BANNER COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.

White
86.2%
Hispanic/Latino
10.3%
Black or African American
2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.1%

Female
46.0%
Male
54.0%

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.