BURWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BURWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BURWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in BURWELL, NE with about 173 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 15 teachers, BURWELL 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.
BURWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 204 S 4th in Burwell, Nebraska, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. Situated in the heart of Loup County, the school is part of the Burwell Public Schools district and is dedicated to providing foundational academic instruction to students in the primary grade levels. As a small-town institution, it emphasizes a supportive learning environment where teachers and staff focus on the individual development and academic progress of their students within the rural Nebraska context.
The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Burwell community, often acting as a focal point for local families and community-led initiatives. Beyond core curriculum subjects like reading, mathematics, and science, Burwell Elementary prioritizes a well-rounded educational experience, fostering character development and social growth. By maintaining close ties with parents and community stakeholders, the school strives to prepare its students for success as they transition into the higher grade levels within the district.
For more information, contact BURWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (308) 346-4431 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BURWELL, NE 68823-0790
(308) 346-4431
BURWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BURWELL, NE with about 173 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- BURWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 173
- Teachers:
- 15.02
- 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 173 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BURWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 99% of the student body.
- White
- 98.8%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.6%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
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.