CROFTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CROFTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
1301 W 5TH ST
CROFTON, NE 68730
180 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Crofton Elementary School is located at 1301 W 5th St in Crofton, Nebraska, and serves as a foundational component of the Crofton Community School District. As a small-town public school, it emphasizes a supportive and close-knit educational environment, focusing on the core academic and social development of children in the rural Knox County area. The school is committed to preparing students for future success by fostering a culture of academic achievement and community pride.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Crofton Elementary is known for being deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Crofton. The school maintains a strong partnership with local families and community members, often participating in regional events and district-wide initiatives. By prioritizing personalized attention and a safe, inclusive learning space, the school aims to help young students build a strong educational foundation while developing the character and skills necessary for their transition into secondary education.
180
Total Students
12.2
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    167 (92.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (3.3 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (3.3 %)
  • 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: CROFTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Phone: (402)388-4357
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 180
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 36
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17

* 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 5
Kindergarten 37
Grade 1 24
Grade 2 29
Grade 3 24
Grade 4 24
Grade 5 16
Grade 6 21
Gender Ratio