CROFTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CROFTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the CROFTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS school district, located in CROFTON, NE with about 138 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, CROFTON 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.
CROFTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located at 1301 W 5th St in Crofton, Nebraska, and serves as a foundational component of the Crofton Community School District. As a small-town public school, it emphasizes a supportive and close-knit educational environment, focusing on the core academic and social development of children in the rural Knox County area. The school is committed to preparing students for future success by fostering a culture of academic achievement and community pride.
Beyond its standard curriculum, Crofton Elementary is known for being deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Crofton. The school maintains a strong partnership with local families and community members, often participating in regional events and district-wide initiatives. By prioritizing personalized attention and a safe, inclusive learning space, the school aims to help young students build a strong educational foundation while developing the character and skills necessary for their transition into secondary education.
For more information, contact CROFTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (402) 388-4357 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CROFTON, NE 68730-0429
(402) 388-4357
CROFTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CROFTON, NE with about 138 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- CROFTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 138
- Teachers:
- 12
- 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 138 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CROFTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.
- White
- 92.8%
- Black or African American
- 2.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
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.