FIRE RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

19660 FARNAM ST
ELKHORN, NE 68022

509 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fire Ridge Elementary School, located in Elkhorn, Nebraska, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the Elkhorn Public Schools district, the school is known for its strong academic standards, dedicated teaching staff, and a supportive community environment. It prioritizes a well-rounded education, emphasizing not only core curriculum subjects like literacy and mathematics but also social-emotional development and student engagement.

Beyond academics, Fire Ridge Elementary fosters a vibrant school culture characterized by active parent involvement and a variety of extracurricular opportunities. The facility serves as a central hub for the surrounding neighborhood, focusing on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. With its commitment to high educational outcomes and a nurturing campus climate, Fire Ridge continues to be a top-performing institution within the Elkhorn area.

509

Total Students

30.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FIRE RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	420
Hispanic	23
Black	7
Asian	40
Two or More	16
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
420 (82.5 %)
Asian
40 (7.9 %)
Hispanic
23 (4.5 %)
Two or More
16 (3.1 %)
Black
7 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	ELKHORN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)289-0735
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	509
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	29
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 88