ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT TEKAMAH

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT TEKAMAH is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the TEKAMAH-HERMAN COMMUNITY SCHS school district, located in TEKAMAH, NE with about 291 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 22 teachers, ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT TEKAMAH has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

The elementary school located at 112 N 13th St in Tekamah, Nebraska, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local Tekamah-Herman Community School District. Situated in a small, tight-knit rural community, the school is designed to provide foundational education for students in their early academic years. Its location in the heart of Tekamah emphasizes its role as a neighborhood-focused institution that prioritizes accessibility and close engagement with the surrounding families.

The school is typically characterized by a supportive, small-town atmosphere where educators focus on individualized attention and community values. As part of a consolidated district, the elementary program provides students with a standard curriculum while leveraging the resources of a public school system. By fostering a nurturing environment for younger learners, the school plays a vital role in the town’s social and academic framework, preparing children for their transition into the middle and high school levels within the district.

For more information, contact ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT TEKAMAH at (402) 374-2154 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

112 N 13TH ST
TEKAMAH, NE 68061-1044
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT TEKAMAH is a public Title I school in TEKAMAH, NE with about 291 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
291
Teachers:
22.26
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 291 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT TEKAMAH is predominantly White, representing about 98% of the student body.

White
97.6%
Asian
0.7%
Two or more races
0.7%
Hispanic/Latino
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Black or African American
0.3%

Female
49.5%
Male
50.5%

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.