PAXTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
110 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Paxton Elementary School, located at 308 N. Elm in Paxton, Nebraska, serves as a core educational institution for the local community within the Paxton Consolidated School District. As a small-town school, it emphasizes a personalized learning environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a close-knit atmosphere that fosters strong relationships between educators, students, and families. The school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience, focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and social development to prepare students for success in their middle and high school years.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Paxton Elementary plays a significant role in the community’s social fabric, often acting as a hub for local events and school-led initiatives. The school strives to instill values of citizenship and community pride in its students while utilizing the resources available in the Nebraska Panhandle to enhance the learning process. By balancing traditional teaching methods with the needs of a modern, rural student body, the school remains committed to fostering a supportive, safe, and engaging environment that encourages each child to reach their full potential.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Paxton Elementary plays a significant role in the community’s social fabric, often acting as a hub for local events and school-led initiatives. The school strives to instill values of citizenship and community pride in its students while utilizing the resources available in the Nebraska Panhandle to enhance the learning process. By balancing traditional teaching methods with the needs of a modern, rural student body, the school remains committed to fostering a supportive, safe, and engaging environment that encourages each child to reach their full potential.
110
Total Students
8.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
28.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 93 |
| Hispanic | 15 |
| Black | 1 |
| Two or More | 1 |
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White93 (84.5 %)
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Hispanic15 (13.6 %)
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Black1 (0.9 %)
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Two or More1 (0.9 %)
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: | PAXTON CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS |
| Phone: | (308)239-4283 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 6th |
| Total Students: | 110 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 8.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 24 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 7 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
13
Kindergarten
11
Grade 1
10
Grade 2
14
Grade 3
10
Grade 4
15
Grade 5
20
Grade 6
17
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 13 |
| Kindergarten | 11 |
| Grade 1 | 10 |
| Grade 2 | 14 |
| Grade 3 | 10 |
| Grade 4 | 15 |
| Grade 5 | 20 |
| Grade 6 | 17 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 52 | 47.3% |
| Male | 58 | 52.7% |