BENKELMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DUNDY CO STRATTON PUBLIC SCHS
900 A ST
BENKELMAN, NE 69021
160 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Benkelman Elementary School is a public school located in Benkelman, Nebraska, serving students in Dundy County. As part of the Dundy County Stratton Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a foundational education in a close-knit, rural community setting. The school emphasizes core academic subjects while fostering a supportive environment that focuses on student growth, character development, and localized community engagement.

Because of its location in a smaller school district, Benkelman Elementary benefits from a low student-to-teacher ratio, which allows for more individualized attention and a personalized approach to learning. The school serves as a central hub for the local community, often participating in regional school activities and events that help bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world development. By prioritizing a well-rounded elementary experience, the school aims to prepare its young students for success as they transition to the district's higher grade levels.
160
Total Students
13.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    133 (83.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    21 (13.1 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.5 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: DUNDY CO STRATTON PUBLIC SCHS
Phone: (308)423-2216
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 160
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 24
Kindergarten 18
Grade 1 21
Grade 2 18
Grade 3 16
Grade 4 20
Grade 5 20
Grade 6 23
Gender Ratio