LAKE MINATARE SCHOOL

83 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lake Minatare School is a small, rural educational facility located in Minatare, Nebraska. Situated in the scenic region near the Lake Minatare State Recreation Area, the school serves the local agricultural community. As a school operating within the broader Scotts Bluff County area, it functions as a pillar of the local neighborhood, focusing on providing essential primary education to students in a quiet, close-knit environment that emphasizes individualized attention and community values.

Due to its rural location, the school typically operates with smaller class sizes compared to larger urban districts, allowing for a more intimate learning atmosphere. The facility at 280548 County Road K serves as a focal point for the families residing in the vicinity, reflecting the lifestyle and educational needs of a rural Nebraska community. It remains dedicated to fostering foundational academic skills while maintaining the traditions and local spirit characteristic of the Panhandle region.

Total Students

7.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAKE MINATARE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	76
Hispanic	6
American Indian	1

White
76 (91.6 %)
Hispanic
6 (7.2 %)
American Indian
1 (1.2 %)

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:	SCOTTSBLUFF PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(308)783-1134
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	83
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	14
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 2

Kindergarten 13

Grade 1 17

Grade 2 10

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 9

Grade 5 16