PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

282 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Park Elementary School, located at 3000 7th Ave in Kearney, Nebraska, is a public school serving students in the Kearney Public Schools district. As a cornerstone of its local neighborhood, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. The school emphasizes foundational academic development, character building, and social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare young learners for their future educational transitions.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Park Elementary is known for being an integral part of the Kearney community, frequently engaging families through school events and collaborative partnerships. The school benefits from the resources and organizational structure of the larger Kearney Public Schools system while maintaining a focused, student-centered atmosphere. With a commitment to quality instruction and a nurturing staff, Park Elementary strives to create a safe and engaging space where students can explore their interests and develop the skills necessary for success in a diverse and evolving world.

282

Total Students

15.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	236
Hispanic	23
Black	6
Asian	3
Two or More	14

White
236 (83.7 %)
Hispanic
23 (8.2 %)
Two or More
14 (5.0 %)
Black
6 (2.1 %)
Asian
3 (1.1 %)

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)698-8280
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	282
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 8

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 44