ORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
820 S 16TH ST
ORD, NE 68862
316 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Ord Elementary School, located at 820 S 16th St in Ord, Nebraska, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Ord Public Schools district. Situated in the heart of Valley County, the school provides a supportive learning environment for students in the primary grade levels. It is committed to fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement, serving as a hub for young learners in the local rural Nebraska area.

The school is recognized for its emphasis on small-town values, where faculty and staff work closely with families to provide personalized attention and a comprehensive curriculum. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Ord Elementary often integrates extracurricular activities and community-focused initiatives to help students build character and prepare for their future academic transitions. As a cornerstone of the Ord community, the school remains dedicated to maintaining high standards of excellence and ensuring a safe, nurturing space for all its students.
316
Total Students
22.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    293 (92.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    16 (5.1 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.6 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.3 %)
  • 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: ORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (308)728-3331
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 94
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 22

* 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 57
Kindergarten 30
Grade 1 26
Grade 2 39
Grade 3 39
Grade 4 41
Grade 5 42
Grade 6 42
Gender Ratio