CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FAIRBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
808 F ST
FAIRBURY, NE 68352
262 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Central Elementary School, located at 808 F Street in Fairbury, Nebraska, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Fairbury Public Schools district. As a primary school, it focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their early formative years. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics while promoting character development and community values.

The school plays a vital role in the Fairbury community, acting as a hub for local families and children in the area. By providing a structured curriculum and access to extracurricular opportunities, Central Elementary strives to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school. With its dedicated faculty and staff, the institution maintains a focus on student-centered instruction and collaboration between educators, parents, and the broader Fairbury community to ensure student growth and long-term academic success.
262
Total Students
20.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
63.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    205 (78.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    41 (15.6 %)
  • American Indian
    6 (2.3 %)
  • Black
    5 (1.9 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.5 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
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: FAIRBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (402)729-2418
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 136
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 31

* 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 94
Kindergarten 53
Grade 1 71
Grade 2 44
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
JEFFERSON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
FAIRBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Charter School 270 Students
924 K STREET
FAIRBURY, NE 68352 (0.4 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 6th