BANNER COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BANNER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
200 SCHOOL ST
HARRISBURG, NE 69345
78 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Banner County Elementary School, located in Harrisburg, Nebraska, serves as the primary educational hub for the local Banner County School District. As a small, rural institution, it plays a vital role in the community, offering a personalized learning environment that emphasizes close-knit interactions between students, teachers, and families. The school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while fostering the character and social development of its elementary-age students within the unique context of Nebraska’s Panhandle.

The school is defined by its commitment to the success of its students in a setting where community involvement is high and class sizes are typically small. By leveraging its rural location, Banner County Elementary provides a focused and supportive atmosphere that prepares children for their transition to secondary education. It serves as a central pillar of the Harrisburg area, reflecting the values and dedication of a community invested in the long-term growth and success of its youth.
78
Total Students
9.9
Full-Time Teachers
7.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    64 (82.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (15.4 %)
  • Black
    1 (1.3 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.3 %)
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: BANNER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (308)436-5262
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 78
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.9
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 9
Kindergarten 12
Grade 1 16
Grade 2 13
Grade 3 8
Grade 4 9
Grade 5 11
Gender Ratio