HERSHEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HERSHEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HERSHEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in HERSHEY, 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 19 teachers, HERSHEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

HERSHEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Hershey, Nebraska, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community within the Hershey Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, focusing on the foundational academic, social, and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing small-town values and a commitment to personalized instruction, the school strives to prepare its young learners for future success both in and out of the classroom.

The school is known for being an integral part of the close-knit Hershey community, often prioritizing active parental involvement and a collaborative relationship between teachers, staff, and families. With its location on South Lincoln Street, the school provides a safe and accessible setting where students engage in a balanced curriculum designed to build essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and beyond. Through various extracurricular activities and a focus on character education, Hershey Elementary aims to instill a lifelong love of learning in its students while maintaining the unique spirit of its Nebraska roots.

For more information, contact HERSHEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (308) 368-5572 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.