DORCHESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
144 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Dorchester Elementary School, located at 506 W 9th in Dorchester, Nebraska, serves as the primary educational facility for the local community within the Dorchester Public School district. As a small, rural institution, the school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the village, focusing on providing a supportive and personalized learning environment for students in the elementary grades. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while leveraging the benefits of a close-knit community where teachers and staff can foster strong relationships with both students and their families.
Beyond standard academics, Dorchester Elementary is committed to the holistic development of its students, often participating in regional school activities and community-building events that define small-town Nebraska education. By maintaining manageable class sizes and a focused curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success while upholding the values and traditions of the Dorchester area. It serves as a central hub for the district's younger population, ensuring that every child receives individualized attention in a safe and structured setting.
Beyond standard academics, Dorchester Elementary is committed to the holistic development of its students, often participating in regional school activities and community-building events that define small-town Nebraska education. By maintaining manageable class sizes and a focused curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success while upholding the values and traditions of the Dorchester area. It serves as a central hub for the district's younger population, ensuring that every child receives individualized attention in a safe and structured setting.
144
Total Students
12.7
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 100 |
| Hispanic | 41 |
| Two or More | 3 |
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White100 (69.4 %)
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Hispanic41 (28.5 %)
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Two or More3 (2.1 %)
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: | DORCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL |
| Phone: | (402)946-2781 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 6th |
| Total Students: | 144 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 12.7 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 48 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 4 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
20
Kindergarten
21
Grade 1
20
Grade 2
21
Grade 3
14
Grade 4
19
Grade 5
14
Grade 6
15
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 20 |
| Kindergarten | 21 |
| Grade 1 | 20 |
| Grade 2 | 21 |
| Grade 3 | 14 |
| Grade 4 | 19 |
| Grade 5 | 14 |
| Grade 6 | 15 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 59 | 41% |
| Male | 85 | 59% |
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