HARTINGTON-NEWCASTLE ELEM AT HARTINGTON

HARTINGTON NEWCASTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
501 S BROADWAY
HARTINGTON, NE 68739
236 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Hartington-Newcastle Elementary, located at 501 S. Broadway in Hartington, Nebraska, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community. As part of the Hartington-Newcastle Public Schools district, the elementary school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic skills, character development, and student engagement. The school leverages its small-town setting to promote a close-knit atmosphere where students, staff, and families collaborate to support the developmental needs of young learners.

The school is dedicated to preparing students for future success by integrating modern educational practices with traditional values. With a curriculum designed to challenge students while providing individualized support, Hartington-Newcastle Elementary emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional well-being. By maintaining strong ties to the surrounding Cedar County community, the school serves as a central pillar for local education, striving to ensure that every student receives the attention and resources necessary to excel in a changing world.
236
Total Students
16.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
33.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    222 (94.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (2.5 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.5 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.8 %)
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: HARTINGTON NEWCASTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (402)254-3947
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 236
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 43
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 35

* 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 34
Kindergarten 31
Grade 1 25
Grade 2 33
Grade 3 19
Grade 4 28
Grade 5 38
Grade 6 28
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
WYNOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WYNOT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Charter School 75 Students
709 ST JAMES AVE
WYNOT, NE 68792 (10.0 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th