WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

240 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Washington Elementary School, located at 600 W 3rd Street in North Platte, Nebraska, is a public primary school serving the local community within the North Platte Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a foundational education for students in the early grades, focusing on core academic subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. As a neighborhood-centered institution, it plays a vital role in the academic and social development of North Platte’s youngest residents.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Washington Elementary emphasizes the importance of character building and community engagement. The school works to cultivate a collaborative atmosphere involving teachers, parents, and administrators to ensure that students are equipped with the essential tools for academic success and lifelong learning. By maintaining a focus on individual student growth and small-community values, Washington Elementary remains a key contributor to the educational landscape of the North Platte region.

240

Total Students

18.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	180
Hispanic	34
Black	5
Asian	3
Two or More	16
American Indian	2

White
180 (75.0 %)
Hispanic
34 (14.2 %)
Two or More
16 (6.7 %)
Black
5 (2.1 %)
Asian
3 (1.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.8 %)

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:	NORTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(308)535-7142
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	240
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 27

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 41