BURWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BURWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
204 S 4TH
BURWELL, NE 68823
160 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Burwell Elementary School, located at 204 S 4th in Burwell, Nebraska, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. Situated in the heart of Loup County, the school is part of the Burwell Public Schools district and is dedicated to providing foundational academic instruction to students in the primary grade levels. As a small-town institution, it emphasizes a supportive learning environment where teachers and staff focus on the individual development and academic progress of their students within the rural Nebraska context.

The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Burwell community, often acting as a focal point for local families and community-led initiatives. Beyond core curriculum subjects like reading, mathematics, and science, Burwell Elementary prioritizes a well-rounded educational experience, fostering character development and social growth. By maintaining close ties with parents and community stakeholders, the school strives to prepare its students for success as they transition into the higher grade levels within the district.
160
Total Students
12.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    159 (99.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.6 %)
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: BURWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (308)346-4431
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 160
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 27
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* 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 32
Kindergarten 19
Grade 1 17
Grade 2 17
Grade 3 22
Grade 4 16
Grade 5 22
Grade 6 15
Gender Ratio