NORTHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NORTHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the GERING PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in GERING, NE with about 283 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 18 teachers, NORTHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
NORTHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 1900 Flaten Ave in Gering, Nebraska, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Gering Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in their formative elementary years. By focusing on academic development alongside social and emotional growth, Northfield strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition through the early stages of their education.
As a vital part of the Gering community, the school emphasizes a collaborative approach involving students, staff, and families to create a positive school culture. The facility serves as a hub for local education, utilizing dedicated teaching staff to implement curriculum standards that challenge students while ensuring they develop core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and beyond. Through its commitment to excellence and student-centered instruction, Northfield Elementary plays a significant role in shaping the academic trajectory of the children residing in the Gering area.
For more information, contact NORTHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (308) 436-5555 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GERING, NE 69341-1850
(308) 436-5555
NORTHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in GERING, NE with about 283 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- GERING PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 283
- Teachers:
- 18.54
- 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 283 students
- White
- 61.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 33.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.8%
- Two or more races
- 2.5%
- 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.