GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in KEARNEY, NE with about 128 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 7 teachers, GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located in Kearney, Nebraska, and operates as a key part of the Kearney Public Schools district. Serving students in the elementary grade levels, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. It serves the local residential community near 9th Avenue, acting as a neighborhood hub where students are encouraged to build foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking.
The school emphasizes a supportive culture, often focusing on community engagement and preparing students for the transition to middle school. Like other schools in the Kearney district, Glenwood typically utilizes a blend of modern educational technology and traditional instruction to meet diverse learning needs. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic achievement for its young student population.
For more information, contact GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (308) 698-8240 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
KEARNEY, NE 68845-6474
(308) 698-8240
GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in KEARNEY, NE with about 128 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 128
- Teachers:
- 7.69
- 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 128 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 93.8%
- Black or African American
- 3.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Female
- 47.7%
- Male
- 52.3%
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.