NORTH PARK ELEMENTARY

331 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

North Park Elementary is a public school located in Columbus, Nebraska, serving students in the Columbus Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment focused on foundational learning, character development, and academic growth. As part of a mid-sized community school system, North Park emphasizes the importance of community involvement and maintains a dedicated faculty focused on meeting the diverse needs of its elementary-aged student population.

The school’s curriculum typically encompasses core subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies, complemented by opportunities for creative and physical development. By prioritizing a structured yet nurturing classroom atmosphere, North Park Elementary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school. Its location on 31st Street places it centrally within the Columbus community, making it a key educational hub for local families seeking a consistent and high-quality elementary experience.

331

Total Students

20.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTH PARK ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	123
Hispanic	190
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

Hispanic
190 (57.4 %)
White
123 (37.2 %)
Two or More
11 (3.3 %)
Black
5 (1.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)563-7070
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	331
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	160
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 57

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 70