POTTER-DIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

POTTER-DIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the POTTER-DIX PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in DIX, NE with about 105 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 8 teachers, POTTER-DIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

POTTER-DIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in the rural community of Dix, Nebraska, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Potter-Dix Public Schools district. As a small, community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment where students receive individualized attention. Its rural setting allows for a tight-knit school culture, emphasizing close relationships between students, staff, and local families, which helps create a safe and nurturing space for academic and social development.

The school is committed to providing a comprehensive elementary curriculum designed to build strong foundational skills in core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science. By utilizing its small class sizes, Potter-Dix Elementary focuses on preparing students for their future secondary education while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities that promote school spirit and community engagement. As part of a consolidated district, the school plays a vital role in preserving the educational opportunities and traditions of the surrounding Nebraska panhandle region.

For more information, contact POTTER-DIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (308) 682-5226 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

304 HORRUM ST
DIX, NE 69133-0149
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POTTER-DIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DIX, NE with about 105 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
105
Teachers:
8.5
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
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th 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 105 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending POTTER-DIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.

White
93.3%
Hispanic/Latino
2.9%
Black or African American
1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%
Asian
1.0%

Female
54.3%
Male
45.7%

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.