CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

254 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Central Elementary School, located at 300 W 24th St in Kearney, Nebraska, is a public school serving students in the Kearney Public Schools district. As a staple of the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education in a supportive environment, catering to elementary-aged children as they begin their academic journeys. Like other schools within the district, Central Elementary emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering personal and social development in its students.

The school is well-regarded for its role in the Kearney community, benefiting from the resources and collaborative culture of the broader district. With a commitment to academic excellence and student well-being, Central Elementary prioritizes small-class engagement and teacher-led instruction to ensure that students are prepared for the transition to middle school. Its location in a central part of Kearney makes it a convenient and accessible hub for neighborhood families, reflecting the school's dedication to serving the diverse educational needs of the local population.

254

Total Students

18.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	135
Hispanic	88
Black	7
Asian	6
Two or More	7
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	4

White
135 (53.1 %)
Hispanic
88 (34.6 %)
Black
7 (2.8 %)
Two or More
7 (2.8 %)
American Indian
7 (2.8 %)
Asian
6 (2.4 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.6 %)

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:	KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(308)698-8040
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	130
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 10

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 38