LAWRENCE/NELSON ELEMENTARY SCH

SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA UNIFIED 5
411 E SECOND
LAWRENCE, NE 68957
87 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Lawrence/Nelson Elementary School, located at 411 E Second in Lawrence, Nebraska, serves as a vital educational pillar for the rural community of Lawrence. As part of the Lawrence/Nelson Public Schools district, the elementary school is dedicated to providing a foundational education in a small-town environment. The school prioritizes a supportive atmosphere where students benefit from smaller class sizes and personalized attention, fostering both academic growth and strong interpersonal relationships among pupils, faculty, and the surrounding community.

Beyond core academic instruction, Lawrence/Nelson Elementary focuses on character development and preparing students for their future transitions into middle and high school. The school often acts as a hub for local engagement, reflecting the values of its tight-knit Nebraska community. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside extracurricular opportunities, the institution strives to cultivate well-rounded students who are equipped with the foundational skills and social maturity necessary for long-term success.
87
Total Students
9.4
Full-Time Teachers
9.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    77 (88.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    10 (11.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA UNIFIED 5
Phone: (402)756-7013
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 87
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.3
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 21
Grade 1 8
Grade 2 19
Grade 3 13
Grade 4 11
Grade 5 15
Gender Ratio