CLARKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

108 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Clarkson Elementary School, located at 649 Cherry Street in Clarkson, Nebraska, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Clarkson Public School District, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of students in their formative years. By maintaining a smaller school setting, the institution emphasizes individualized attention and fosters a close-knit culture where students, staff, and families can build strong, collaborative relationships.

The school is committed to preparing its students for future success through a curriculum that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for personal growth. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Clarkson Elementary often serves as a central hub for community engagement, reflecting the values of its rural Nebraska setting. With a focus on foundational literacy, numeracy, and character building, the school strives to equip its young learners with the essential skills needed to thrive as they progress through their educational journey.

108

Total Students

11.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CLARKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	103
Hispanic	4
Two or More	1

White
103 (95.4 %)
Hispanic
4 (3.7 %)
Two or More
1 (0.9 %)

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:	CLARKSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)892-3477
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	108
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	21
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 18

Kindergarten 18

Grade 1 11

Grade 2 13

Grade 3 11

Grade 4 12

Grade 5 9

Grade 6 16