SHOEMAKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

4160 W OLD POTASH HWY
GRAND ISLAND, NE 68803

433 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Shoemaker Elementary School, located on West Old Potash Highway in Grand Island, Nebraska, serves as a primary educational institution within the Grand Island Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a foundational learning environment for students in the early grades, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential literacy and numeracy skills. By fostering a supportive classroom atmosphere, Shoemaker aims to prepare its diverse student body for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Shoemaker Elementary emphasizes the importance of community and inclusivity, working closely with families and local stakeholders to enhance the educational experience. The school often prioritizes initiatives that encourage student engagement, character building, and active participation in school activities. As part of the Grand Island community, it plays a vital role in providing a stable and enriching environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential within a collaborative and safe setting.

433

Total Students

29.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SHOEMAKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	239
Hispanic	155
Black	8
Asian	3
Two or More	27
American Indian	1

White
239 (55.2 %)
Hispanic
155 (35.8 %)
Two or More
27 (6.2 %)
Black
8 (1.8 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)385-5936
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	433
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
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 21

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 73