GILTNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GILTNER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
#2 WEST 6TH RD
GILTNER, NE 68841
152 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Giltner Elementary School, located in Giltner, Nebraska, serves as a cornerstone of the small, close-knit rural community. As part of the Giltner Public Schools district, the elementary program is dedicated to providing a personalized educational experience that emphasizes academic foundational skills while fostering character development. Because of its small student population, the school is able to maintain low student-to-teacher ratios, allowing educators to offer individualized attention that helps students reach their specific learning goals in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Beyond standard academics, Giltner Elementary prides itself on maintaining strong ties between the school and the surrounding community. The school environment is characterized by a "small-town" feel where students, staff, and parents collaborate closely to create a safe and engaging atmosphere. By balancing traditional curriculum with modern instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in higher grades while helping them develop into responsible and productive members of the local community.
152
Total Students
11.1
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    142 (93.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (5.3 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.7 %)
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: GILTNER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (402)849-2238
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 152
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 25
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* 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 31
Kindergarten 23
Grade 1 22
Grade 2 13
Grade 3 16
Grade 4 16
Grade 5 16
Grade 6 15
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
AURORA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Charter School 513 Students
300 H ST
AURORA, NE 68818 (9.6 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th