ELWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ELWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
502 FIRST AVE
ELWOOD, NE 68937
130 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 7th
School Overview
Elwood Elementary School, located at 502 First Ave in Elwood, Nebraska, serves as a vital educational cornerstone for the local rural community. As a primary school, it focuses on foundational academic development, providing a nurturing environment designed to support the intellectual and social growth of children in their early formative years. The school is an integral part of the Elwood Public Schools district, which emphasizes a close-knit, student-centered approach typical of small-town Nebraska education.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Elwood Elementary is deeply rooted in the values of its surrounding community. The school benefits from a setting that prioritizes personalized attention, smaller class sizes, and strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents. By fostering a supportive and safe atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its students not only for the challenges of middle school but also to become active, responsible contributors to their community.
130
Total Students
11.1
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
33.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    123 (94.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (3.1 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.5 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.8 %)
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: ELWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (308)785-2491
Grade Range: Pre-K - 7th
Total Students: 130
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 33
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10

* 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 8
Kindergarten 19
Grade 1 13
Grade 2 9
Grade 3 22
Grade 4 13
Grade 5 17
Grade 6 14
Grade 7 15
Gender Ratio