WAKEFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

342 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Wakefield Elementary School is located at 802 Highland in Wakefield, Nebraska, and serves as a foundational educational institution within the Wakefield Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility for its diverse student body. By focusing on core curriculum standards and prioritizing a supportive classroom atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its youngest learners for the transition into middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, Wakefield Elementary plays a central role in the small-town community of Wakefield. The school emphasizes a close-knit partnership between staff, parents, and local stakeholders to create a safe and engaging learning experience. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, the school strives to empower its students with the essential skills and character traits necessary to succeed in a changing world.

342

Total Students

26.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WAKEFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	134
Hispanic	206
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
206 (60.2 %)
White
134 (39.2 %)
Two or More
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
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:	WAKEFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)287-9892
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	140
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 44

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 31

Grade 6 41