WAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

481 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Wayne Elementary School, located at 312 Douglas Street in Wayne, Nebraska, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Wayne Community Schools district, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility among its students. The facility typically serves students in the early grade levels, providing a comprehensive curriculum designed to build essential literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills during their formative years.

Beyond its academic focus, Wayne Elementary is known for being a cornerstone of the Wayne community. The school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where educators and staff work collaboratively with parents to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. By prioritizing a safe and engaging learning environment, the school strives to prepare its students for future success, encouraging them to become active and positive contributors to their community as they progress through their academic journey.

481

Total Students

30.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	384
Hispanic	75
Black	2
Asian	3
Two or More	10
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

White
384 (79.8 %)
Hispanic
75 (15.6 %)
Two or More
10 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.0 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)375-3854
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	481
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	141
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 59

Grade 6 79