ELBA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ELBA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
711 CAROLINE ST
ELBA, NE 68835
68 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Elba Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Elba, Nebraska, serving students in the surrounding Howard County area. As part of the Elba Public School district, the institution is committed to providing a personalized educational environment that prioritizes foundational learning. Because of its small-town setting, the school typically fosters a close-knit community atmosphere where teachers and staff can provide individualized attention to help students reach their academic and social milestones.

The school is centered on supporting the developmental needs of its elementary-age population, focusing on core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, Elba Elementary emphasizes student engagement and character development. The school serves as a vital anchor for the local community, often functioning as a hub for local families and contributing to the stability and educational growth of the students residing in the village of Elba and its neighboring rural regions.
68
Total Students
9.5
Full-Time Teachers
7.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    64 (94.1 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (2.9 %)
  • Black
    1 (1.5 %)
  • Asian
    1 (1.5 %)
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: ELBA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (308)863-2228
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 68
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 15
Kindergarten 7
Grade 1 8
Grade 2 8
Grade 3 5
Grade 4 10
Grade 5 13
Grade 6 2
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
ST PAUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ST PAUL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Charter School 387 Students
1305 HOWARD AVE
ST PAUL, NE 68873 (7.2 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th