NEWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

348 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Newell Elementary School, located at 2700 W 13th St in Grand Island, Nebraska, is a public school serving students in the Grand Island Public Schools district. As a central part of its local community, the school is committed to providing a foundational education that focuses on academic growth, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for success in middle school and beyond. The campus serves a diverse student population, reflecting the broader demographic landscape of the Grand Island area, and emphasizes an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

The school is known for fostering a supportive educational atmosphere through its dedicated teaching staff and focus on core curriculum subjects. Beyond traditional classroom learning, Newell Elementary often engages in initiatives designed to promote student wellbeing, community involvement, and collaborative learning experiences. By utilizing the resources of the Grand Island Public School system, the school works to ensure that all students have access to the tools and programs necessary to succeed in an evolving academic environment.

348

Total Students

22.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NEWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	129
Hispanic	164
Black	41
Asian	5
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

Hispanic
164 (47.1 %)
White
129 (37.1 %)
Black
41 (11.8 %)
Two or More
8 (2.3 %)
Asian
5 (1.4 %)
American Indian
1 (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:	GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(308)385-5905
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	348
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 11

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 56