CROSS COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

169 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cross County Elementary School, located in Stromsburg, Nebraska, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Cross County Community School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and close-knit learning environment that focuses on the academic and personal growth of its young students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards alongside character development, the school strives to prepare children for their future educational transitions while maintaining strong ties to the local community.

The school operates as part of a district that prides itself on small class sizes and personalized attention, allowing educators to address the individual needs of their students effectively. Beyond the classroom, Cross County Elementary engages families and the community through various school activities and initiatives, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their interests. As a central pillar of the Stromsburg area, the school remains committed to providing a well-rounded foundation that promotes lifelong learning and citizenship.

169

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CROSS COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	160
Hispanic	8
Asian	1

White
160 (94.7 %)
Hispanic
8 (4.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.6 %)

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:	CROSS COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)764-5521
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	169
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	37
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 33

Kindergarten 25

Grade 1 16

Grade 2 21

Grade 3 20

Grade 4 23

Grade 5 31