SANTEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SANTEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ISANTI COMMUNITY SCHOOL school district, located in NIOBRARA, NE with about 123 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 14 teachers, SANTEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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.
SANTEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located in the rural community of Niobrara, Nebraska, serving as a primary educational hub for students within the region. Situated on Frazier Avenue East, the school is part of the broader Niobrara Public Schools system and is deeply integrated into the local community. The school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction while fostering a supportive environment tailored to the unique demographic and geographic needs of students in northeastern Nebraska.
As a small-town elementary institution, Santee Elementary emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and social development, typically utilizing a personalized approach made possible by smaller class sizes. The school plays a vital role in the social fabric of Niobrara, acting as a site for community engagement and early childhood development. By focusing on essential student growth and foundational learning, the school aims to prepare its young pupils for the transition to middle and high school education within the district.
For more information, contact SANTEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (402) 857-2741 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
NIOBRARA, NE 68760-7213
(402) 857-2741
SANTEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in NIOBRARA, NE with about 123 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- ISANTI COMMUNITY SCHOOL
- Total Students:
- 123
- Teachers:
- 14.75
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 123 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SANTEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 92% of the student body.
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 91.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- White
- 0.8%
- Female
- 50.4%
- Male
- 49.6%
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.