MC COOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MC COOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1500 W 3RD ST
MC COOK, NE 69001
408 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd
School Overview
McCook Elementary School, located at 1500 W 3rd St in McCook, Nebraska, serves as a foundational educational institution within the McCook Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the well-being of its young students. By focusing on core curriculum standards and building strong relationships between faculty, students, and families, the school aims to prepare children for success as they transition through their formative years.

Beyond its academic mission, McCook Elementary plays a vital role in the local community, serving as a hub for student engagement and extracurricular development. The school’s environment is designed to nurture a sense of belonging and community pride, encouraging students to develop both character and a lifelong love of learning. Through its commitment to quality instruction and a student-centered approach, McCook Elementary continues to be a cornerstone for education in the McCook area.
408
Total Students
29.1
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    354 (86.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    37 (9.1 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (2.2 %)
  • Black
    5 (1.2 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
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: MC COOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (308)345-5681
Grade Range: Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students: 408
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 135
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 45

* 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 44
Kindergarten 93
Grade 1 94
Grade 2 98
Grade 3 79
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MC COOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Charter School 197 Students
604 W 1ST
MC COOK, NE 69001 (0.7 miles away)
Elementary School 4th - 5th