WASMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

351 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wasmer Elementary School, located in Grand Island, Nebraska, is a public school serving students in the Grand Island Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and fostering a supportive learning environment. As part of a diverse and growing school district, Wasmer emphasizes inclusivity and works to meet the varying needs of its student population through structured curriculum and community engagement.

The school’s location on South Clark Street places it centrally within the Grand Island community, where it acts as a neighborhood hub for families. Wasmer Elementary prioritizes the partnership between educators, parents, and the local community to ensure that students are prepared for their transition to middle school. With a focus on core subjects—such as literacy and mathematics—and the promotion of a positive school culture, the staff aims to create a safe space where students can build the skills necessary for long-term academic success.

351

Total Students

26.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WASMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	110
Hispanic	216
Black	13
Two or More	8
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
216 (61.5 %)
White
110 (31.3 %)
Black
13 (3.7 %)
Two or More
8 (2.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
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)385-5920
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
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 16

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 59