ELMWOOD-MURDOCK ELEM SCHOOL
330 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School is a public school located in the small, tight-knit community of Elmwood, Nebraska. Serving students in the early stages of their academic journey, the school is part of the Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools district, which is known for its focus on maintaining a supportive, small-town educational environment. The school typically emphasizes foundational literacy, numeracy, and character development, leveraging the close proximity of the Elmwood and Murdock communities to foster strong relationships between teachers, students, and local families.
As a primary educational pillar for the area, the school is dedicated to preparing students for the transition to the junior-senior high level by promoting a rigorous yet nurturing learning atmosphere. Because of its rural setting, the school often benefits from high levels of parental involvement and a collaborative culture where individualized attention is prioritized. By balancing traditional academic standards with extracurricular opportunities and community values, Elmwood-Murdock Elementary seeks to provide a well-rounded start for children residing in the surrounding Cass County region.
As a primary educational pillar for the area, the school is dedicated to preparing students for the transition to the junior-senior high level by promoting a rigorous yet nurturing learning atmosphere. Because of its rural setting, the school often benefits from high levels of parental involvement and a collaborative culture where individualized attention is prioritized. By balancing traditional academic standards with extracurricular opportunities and community values, Elmwood-Murdock Elementary seeks to provide a well-rounded start for children residing in the surrounding Cass County region.
330
Total Students
21.9
Full-Time Teachers
15.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 321 |
| Hispanic | 3 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White321 (97.3 %)
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Hispanic3 (0.9 %)
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Asian3 (0.9 %)
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Two or More2 (0.6 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.3 %)
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: | ELMWOOD-MURDOCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
| Phone: | (402)994-2125 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 6th |
| Total Students: | 330 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 21.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 37 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 13 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
59
Kindergarten
35
Grade 1
29
Grade 2
47
Grade 3
33
Grade 4
43
Grade 5
47
Grade 6
37
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 59 |
| Kindergarten | 35 |
| Grade 1 | 29 |
| Grade 2 | 47 |
| Grade 3 | 33 |
| Grade 4 | 43 |
| Grade 5 | 47 |
| Grade 6 | 37 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 178 | 53.9% |
| Male | 152 | 46.1% |
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Charter School
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