STARR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1800 S ADAMS STREET
GRAND ISLAND, NE 68801

446 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Starr Elementary School, located at 1800 S. Adams Street in Grand Island, Nebraska, is a public school serving students in the Grand Island Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. As part of a diverse school district, Starr Elementary focuses on providing inclusive instruction designed to meet the varying needs of its student population, ensuring that all children have access to the resources and support necessary for their personal and educational success.

The school is recognized for its commitment to building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the wider Grand Island community. Through various programs and activities, Starr Elementary works to create a positive school culture that encourages student involvement and lifelong learning. By prioritizing foundational skills in core subjects while promoting social-emotional well-being, the school strives to prepare its students for their future transitions to middle school and beyond.

446

Total Students

24.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for STARR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	108
Hispanic	282
Black	32
Asian	3
Two or More	18
American Indian	3

Hispanic
282 (63.2 %)
White
108 (24.2 %)
Black
32 (7.2 %)
Two or More
18 (4.0 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
3 (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:	GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(308)385-5882
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	446
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
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 103

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 50