MC COOL JUNCTION ELEM SCHOOL

MC COOL JUNCTION PUBLIC SCHS
209 SOUTH GRAGAN AVE
MCCOOL JUNCTION, NE 68401
120 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
McCool Junction Elementary School is located in the small village of McCool Junction, Nebraska, serving as a core educational hub for the local community. As a primary school, it focuses on foundational academics and student development within a tight-knit, rural environment. The school is known for fostering a supportive atmosphere where students benefit from smaller class sizes, allowing for more individualized attention and a strong sense of school spirit.

The institution operates as part of the McCool Junction Public School District, emphasizing a commitment to both academic achievement and character building. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with a community-focused approach, the school aims to prepare its young students for successful transitions into secondary education. Its location on South 2nd Street serves as a focal point for families in the area, maintaining a tradition of close cooperation between educators, parents, and the surrounding McCool Junction community.
120
Total Students
9.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
32.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    114 (95.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (3.3 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.7 %)
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 COOL JUNCTION PUBLIC SCHS
Phone: (402)724-2231
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 120
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 28
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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 5
Kindergarten 15
Grade 1 18
Grade 2 22
Grade 3 16
Grade 4 11
Grade 5 18
Grade 6 15
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
YORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
YORK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Charter School 594 Students
1501 WASHINGTON AVE
YORK, NE 68467 (9.3 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th