SQUIRE JOHN THOMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SQUIRE JOHN THOMAS ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in GRETNA, NE with about 569 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 35 teachers, SQUIRE JOHN THOMAS ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
SQUIRE JOHN THOMAS ELEMENTARY, located at 11221 Northridge Drive in Gretna, Nebraska, is a public elementary school serving students within the Gretna Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. As a staple of the growing Gretna community, the school emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy while encouraging social-emotional development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition into middle school.
Beyond its academic curriculum, SQUIRE JOHN THOMAS ELEMENTARY is recognized for its strong community atmosphere and active parent involvement. The school focuses on creating an inclusive culture where students are encouraged to be curious, collaborative, and respectful. By leveraging modern educational resources and dedicated teaching staff, the school aims to help every child reach their full potential while maintaining the small-town values that characterize the Gretna school system.
For more information, contact SQUIRE JOHN THOMAS ELEMENTARY at (402) 332-5578 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GRETNA, NE 68028-6935
(402) 332-5578
SQUIRE JOHN THOMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in GRETNA, NE with about 569 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 569
- Teachers:
- 35.33
- 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 569 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SQUIRE JOHN THOMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.
- White
- 91.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.1%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.5%
- Male
- 54.5%
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.