ALCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

249 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Alcott Elementary School, located at 731 N Baltimore in Hastings, Nebraska, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Hastings Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where students in the elementary grade levels can develop essential academic skills and social competencies. By emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for future academic success while nurturing their personal growth and curiosity.

Beyond its core academic mission, Alcott Elementary plays an active role in the local Hastings community. The school benefits from a collaborative atmosphere that brings together educators, students, and families to create a positive learning culture. With a focus on foundational literacy, numeracy, and character development, Alcott serves as a vital resource for families in the area, dedicated to providing a safe and engaging space for children during their critical formative years.

249

Total Students

21.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	135
Hispanic	89
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	17
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
135 (54.2 %)
Hispanic
89 (35.7 %)
Two or More
17 (6.8 %)
American Indian
3 (1.2 %)
Black
2 (0.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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:	HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)461-7580
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	249
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	150
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 29