CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MC COOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in MC COOK, NE with about 204 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 5th 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 14 teachers, CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 604 W 1st Street in McCook, Nebraska, serves as a foundational educational institution within the McCook Public Schools district. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its young student body. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and structured learning environment that emphasizes core literacy and numeracy skills, while also encouraging student participation in a variety of school activities that promote community and personal growth.

Within the broader context of the McCook community, Central Elementary plays a vital role in preparing students for their future academic endeavors. The school benefits from a close-knit atmosphere typical of rural Nebraska education, where teachers and staff prioritize individualized attention and close partnerships with families. By focusing on fundamental educational standards and cultivating a positive school culture, CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL remains a cornerstone of the local community, dedicated to helping every child build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

For more information, contact CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (308) 345-3976 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

604 W 1ST
MC COOK, NE 69001-3137
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CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MC COOK, NE with about 204 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
204
Teachers:
14.9
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 schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 204 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.

White
88.7%
Hispanic/Latino
8.8%
Black or African American
1.0%
Two or more races
1.0%
Asian
0.5%

Female
51.5%
Male
48.5%

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.