SHELL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SHELL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS school district, located in COLUMBUS, NE with about 286 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 20 teachers, SHELL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

SHELL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 16786 280th St in Columbus, Nebraska, is a rural public school that serves the educational needs of students in the surrounding agricultural community. As part of the Lakeview Community Schools district, the institution is known for its smaller, close-knit environment, which allows for a more personalized approach to instruction and fosters strong relationships between students, teachers, and local families.

The school is characterized by its commitment to academic fundamentals and community engagement. By emphasizing a supportive learning atmosphere, Shell Creek aims to prepare its elementary students for the transition to middle school within the broader district. Its location in a quiet, rural setting provides a distinct educational experience that prioritizes stability, individual attention, and a strong sense of community pride.

For more information, contact SHELL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (402) 564-8008 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

16786 280TH ST
COLUMBUS, NE 68601-8296
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SHELL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in COLUMBUS, NE with about 286 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
286
Teachers:
20.34
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 286 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SHELL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.

White
71.0%
Hispanic/Latino
26.2%
Two or more races
2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.7%

Female
49.0%
Male
51.0%

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.