RED CLOUD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RED CLOUD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
334 N CHERRY
RED CLOUD, NE 68970
163 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Red Cloud Elementary School is located in Red Cloud, Nebraska, and serves as a foundational educational institution within the community. As part of the Red Cloud Community Schools district, the elementary school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development for its young students. The school typically focuses on core curriculum subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies, aiming to prepare children for their transition to middle and high school.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school plays a vital role in the social and community life of Red Cloud. Because it is part of a smaller, rural school district, the elementary school benefits from a close-knit atmosphere where teachers and staff often maintain strong relationships with students and their families. This intimate setting allows for personalized attention, ensuring that students receive the foundational tools they need to succeed while engaging with the unique heritage and spirit of the local community.
163
Total Students
14.4
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    138 (84.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    17 (10.4 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (3.7 %)
  • Black
    2 (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: RED CLOUD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Phone: (402)746-3413
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 163
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 77
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* 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 47
Kindergarten 17
Grade 1 15
Grade 2 18
Grade 3 18
Grade 4 13
Grade 5 21
Grade 6 14
Gender Ratio