LITCHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LITCHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
500 N MAIN
LITCHFIELD, NE 68852
73 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Litchfield Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Litchfield, Nebraska. As part of the Litchfield Public Schools district, it serves a tight-knit community, offering a personalized educational environment that prioritizes individual student growth. Because of its small student body, the school is able to foster a close relationship between students, teachers, and families, creating a supportive atmosphere where students receive focused attention and a strong sense of belonging.

The school is committed to providing a well-rounded academic foundation that prepares students for their future educational endeavors. By focusing on core subjects and maintaining small class sizes, Litchfield Elementary emphasizes student participation and community engagement. The school serves as a central hub for the local area, reflecting the values of its rural setting while striving to equip its pupils with the essential skills and academic readiness needed for long-term success.
73
Total Students
7.6
Full-Time Teachers
9.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    72 (98.6 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.4 %)
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: LITCHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (308)446-2244
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 73
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 19
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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 14
Kindergarten 5
Grade 1 7
Grade 2 7
Grade 3 14
Grade 4 10
Grade 5 7
Grade 6 9
Gender Ratio