WILCOX-HILDRETH UPPER ELEMENTARY

WILCOX-HILDRETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
613 NELSON STREET
HILDRETH, NE 68947
58 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 6th
School Overview
Wilcox-Hildreth Middle School, located in the small village of Hildreth, Nebraska, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding rural community. As part of the Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools district, the middle school focuses on providing a personalized learning environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a close-knit school culture. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while fostering a supportive atmosphere that encourages student participation in both classroom learning and extracurricular activities.

Situated in the heart of Kearney County, the school plays a vital role in maintaining the identity of the local community. Because of its rural setting, Wilcox-Hildreth Middle School often acts as a bridge between elementary education and the more specialized demands of high school, prioritizing character development alongside academic growth. By leveraging its tight-knit faculty and community partnerships, the school aims to prepare its students to be successful, engaged citizens within their community and beyond.
58
Total Students
7.6
Full-Time Teachers
7.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    55 (94.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (3.4 %)
  • Black
    1 (1.7 %)
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: WILCOX-HILDRETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (308)938-2415
Grade Range: 3rd - 6th
Total Students: 58
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.6
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
Grade 3 13
Grade 4 20
Grade 5 10
Grade 6 15
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
WILCOX-HILDRETH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WILCOX-HILDRETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Charter School 78 Students
404 E SAPP ST
WILCOX, NE 68982 (6.6 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd