GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

131 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Glenwood Elementary School is located in Kearney, Nebraska, and operates as a key part of the Kearney Public Schools district. Serving students in the elementary grade levels, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. It serves the local residential community near 9th Avenue, acting as a neighborhood hub where students are encouraged to build foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking.

The school emphasizes a supportive culture, often focusing on community engagement and preparing students for the transition to middle school. Like other schools in the Kearney district, Glenwood typically utilizes a blend of modern educational technology and traditional instruction to meet diverse learning needs. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic achievement for its young student population.

131

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	126
Hispanic	5

White
126 (96.2 %)
Hispanic
5 (3.8 %)

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:	KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(308)698-8240
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	131
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	9
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 4

Kindergarten 16

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 20

Grade 3 21

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 21