JOHNSON CO CENTRAL ELEM-COOK

JOHNSON CO CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHS
407 N 1ST ST
COOK, NE 68329
79 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Johnson County Central Elementary in Cook, Nebraska, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community, operating as part of the broader Johnson County Central Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and student engagement. By maintaining a smaller school setting, the institution focuses on providing personalized attention to its students, helping them build a strong educational baseline as they progress through their early grade levels.

Beyond core academics, the school reflects the values of its rural Nebraska setting, prioritizing a close-knit school culture where students, teachers, and families work collaboratively. The Cook campus is known for its commitment to preparing students for future success through a blend of traditional classroom instruction and community-oriented programming. As a vital component of the Johnson County area, the elementary school strives to cultivate a sense of belonging while ensuring that every child receives the resources necessary to reach their full potential.
79
Total Students
7.9
Full-Time Teachers
10.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    66 (83.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (11.4 %)
  • Asian
    2 (2.5 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (2.5 %)
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: JOHNSON CO CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHS
Phone: (402)864-4181
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 79
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 37
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10

* 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 17
Grade 4 29
Grade 5 33
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
JOHNSON CO CENTRAL EL-TECUMSEH
JOHNSON CO CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHS
Charter School 146 Students
358 N 6TH
TECUMSEH, NE 68450 (10.0 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd