ELWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ELWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ELWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in ELWOOD, NE with about 116 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 11 teachers, ELWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
ELWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 502 First Ave in Elwood, Nebraska, serves as a vital educational cornerstone for the local rural community. As a primary school, it focuses on foundational academic development, providing a nurturing environment designed to support the intellectual and social growth of children in their early formative years. The school is an integral part of the Elwood Public Schools district, which emphasizes a close-knit, student-centered approach typical of small-town Nebraska education.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Elwood Elementary is deeply rooted in the values of its surrounding community. The school benefits from a setting that prioritizes personalized attention, smaller class sizes, and strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents. By fostering a supportive and safe atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its students not only for the challenges of middle school but also to become active, responsible contributors to their community.
For more information, contact ELWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (308) 785-2491 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ELWOOD, NE 68937-0107
(308) 785-2491
ELWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ELWOOD, NE with about 116 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- ELWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 116
- Teachers:
- 11.05
- 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
* 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 116 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ELWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.
- White
- 93.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- Female
- 42.2%
- Male
- 57.8%
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.