BENKELMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BENKELMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DUNDY CO STRATTON PUBLIC SCHS school district, located in BENKELMAN, NE with about 137 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 12 teachers, BENKELMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

BENKELMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Benkelman, Nebraska, serving students in Dundy County. As part of the Dundy County Stratton Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a foundational education in a close-knit, rural community setting. The school emphasizes core academic subjects while fostering a supportive environment that focuses on student growth, character development, and localized community engagement.

Because of its location in a smaller school district, Benkelman Elementary benefits from a low student-to-teacher ratio, which allows for more individualized attention and a personalized approach to learning. The school serves as a central hub for the local community, often participating in regional school activities and events that help bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world development. By prioritizing a well-rounded elementary experience, the school aims to prepare its young students for success as they transition to the district's higher grade levels.

For more information, contact BENKELMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (308) 423-2216 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

900 A ST
BENKELMAN, NE 69021-0586
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BENKELMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BENKELMAN, NE with about 137 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
137
Teachers:
12.1
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 targeted assistance 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 137 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BENKELMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.

White
85.4%
Hispanic/Latino
11.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.2%
Black or African American
0.7%

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.