CONESTOGA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CONESTOGA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
104 E HIGH ST
MURRAY, NE 68409
393 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Conestoga Elementary School is a public institution located in Murray, Nebraska, serving as part of the Conestoga Public Schools district. Situated in a small-town setting, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in the surrounding rural and residential communities. As a central pillar of the local area, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster both academic growth and social development for elementary-aged children.

The school is known for its commitment to a close-knit educational experience, leveraging its size to encourage strong communication between teachers, students, and families. While it adheres to state curriculum standards, Conestoga Elementary often reflects the values of its small-town location, prioritizing community involvement and extracurricular engagement. By fostering a nurturing atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to the middle and high school levels within the district.
393
Total Students
33.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    362 (92.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    20 (5.1 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.3 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.8 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
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: CONESTOGA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (402)235-2341
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 88
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* 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 61
Kindergarten 42
Grade 1 44
Grade 2 62
Grade 3 46
Grade 4 45
Grade 5 35
Grade 6 58
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
PLATTSMOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PLATTSMOUTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Charter School 451 Students
1724 8TH AVE
PLATTSMOUTH, NE 68048 (6.0 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th