WAUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WAUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the WAUSA PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in WAUSA, NE with about 151 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 9 teachers, WAUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
WAUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Wausa, Nebraska, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. Situated at 300 S Bismark, the school is part of the Wausa Public Schools district. It functions as a rural community hub, focusing on providing essential academic instruction, fostering social development, and maintaining a close-knit learning environment typical of small-town Nebraska education. The school prioritizes individualized attention and student engagement, leveraging its smaller size to create a supportive atmosphere for primary-level learners.
Beyond its core curriculum, Wausa Elementary is deeply integrated into the culture of the village of Wausa. By maintaining strong ties between educators, students, and local families, the school emphasizes a values-based approach to learning that prepares children for the transition to middle and high school. As a central pillar of the community, the school is committed to nurturing the academic potential of its students while reinforcing the small-town identity and collaborative spirit characteristic of the region.
For more information, contact WAUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (402) 586-2255 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WAUSA, NE 68786-2038
(402) 586-2255
WAUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WAUSA, NE with about 151 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- WAUSA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 151
- Teachers:
- 9.2
- 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
* 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 151 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WAUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 94.7%
- Black or African American
- 2.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Female
- 50.3%
- Male
- 49.7%
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.