SQUIRE JOHN THOMAS ELEMENTARY

390 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Squire John Thomas Elementary, located at 11221 Northridge Drive in Gretna, Nebraska, is a public elementary school serving students within the Gretna Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. As a staple of the growing Gretna community, the school emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy while encouraging social-emotional development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition into middle school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Squire John Thomas Elementary is recognized for its strong community atmosphere and active parent involvement. The school focuses on creating an inclusive culture where students are encouraged to be curious, collaborative, and respectful. By leveraging modern educational resources and dedicated teaching staff, the school aims to help every child reach their full potential while maintaining the small-town values that characterize the Gretna school system.

390

Total Students

28.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SQUIRE JOHN THOMAS ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	328
Hispanic	29
Black	3
Asian	8
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

White
328 (84.1 %)
Hispanic
29 (7.4 %)
Two or More
21 (5.4 %)
Asian
8 (2.1 %)
Black
3 (0.8 %)
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:	GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)332-5578
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	40
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 29

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 64