POTTER-DIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

POTTER-DIX PUBLIC SCHOOLS
304 HORRUM ST
DIX, NE 69133
91 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Potter-Dix Elementary School, located in the rural community of Dix, Nebraska, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Potter-Dix Public Schools district. As a small, community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment where students receive individualized attention. Its rural setting allows for a tight-knit school culture, emphasizing close relationships between students, staff, and local families, which helps create a safe and nurturing space for academic and social development.

The school is committed to providing a comprehensive elementary curriculum designed to build strong foundational skills in core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science. By utilizing its small class sizes, Potter-Dix Elementary focuses on preparing students for their future secondary education while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities that promote school spirit and community engagement. As part of a consolidated district, the school plays a vital role in preserving the educational opportunities and traditions of the surrounding Nebraska panhandle region.
91
Total Students
8.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    89 (97.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.1 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.1 %)
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: POTTER-DIX PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (308)682-5226
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 91
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 18
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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 9
Grade 1 10
Grade 2 17
Grade 3 12
Grade 4 10
Grade 5 15
Grade 6 13
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
MARY LYNCH ELEMENTARY
KIMBALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Charter School 227 Students
1000 E 6TH ST
KIMBALL, NE 69145 (8.4 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th