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.

8105 9TH AVE
KEARNEY, NE 68845-6474
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GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in KEARNEY, NE with about 128 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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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.