PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in KEARNEY, NE with about 262 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 15 teachers, PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 3000 7th Ave in Kearney, Nebraska, is a public school serving students in the Kearney Public Schools district. As a cornerstone of its local neighborhood, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. The school emphasizes foundational academic development, character building, and social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare young learners for their future educational transitions.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Park Elementary is known for being an integral part of the Kearney community, frequently engaging families through school events and collaborative partnerships. The school benefits from the resources and organizational structure of the larger Kearney Public Schools system while maintaining a focused, student-centered atmosphere. With a commitment to quality instruction and a nurturing staff, Park Elementary strives to create a safe and engaging space where students can explore their interests and develop the skills necessary for success in a diverse and evolving world.
For more information, contact PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (308) 698-8280 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
KEARNEY, NE 68845-3386
(308) 698-8280
PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in KEARNEY, NE with about 262 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 262
- Teachers:
- 15.2
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 262 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 86.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.0%
- Black or African American
- 4.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- Female
- 48.1%
- Male
- 51.9%
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.