ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT BRAINARD

(402)545-2081

121 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

The Elementary School at Brainard, located at 212 S. Madison in Brainard, Nebraska, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As a small-town school, it typically emphasizes a close-knit learning environment where students receive personalized attention within a supportive, rural academic setting. The school functions as a primary hub for early childhood and elementary education, focusing on core curriculum development, social growth, and preparing students for their transition into middle and high school levels within the broader East Butler Public Schools district.

Given its location in a rural Nebraska village, the school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Brainard community. It provides a stable, neighborhood-focused atmosphere that encourages parental involvement and community engagement. While the facilities are geared toward foundational learning, the school’s strength lies in its ability to offer a collaborative educational experience that fosters strong teacher-student relationships, making it a cornerstone of the regional educational landscape for families in the area.

121

Total Students

10.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT BRAINARD
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	7
Two or More	1

White
113 (93.4 %)
Hispanic
7 (5.8 %)
Two or More
1 (0.8 %)

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:	EAST BUTLER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)545-2081
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	121
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	26
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 20

Kindergarten 14

Grade 1 6

Grade 2 16

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 10

Grade 5 15

Grade 6 21