WEST POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WEST POINT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1200 EAST WASHINGTON
WEST POINT, NE 68788
294 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
West Point Elementary School, located at 1200 East Washington in West Point, Nebraska, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the West Point-Beemer Public Schools district, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in their early formative years. The facility provides a structured environment focused on core curriculum, literacy, and numeracy, while typically emphasizing the importance of social-emotional learning to prepare students for future academic success.

Beyond its academic offerings, West Point Elementary acts as a vital hub for the community of West Point. By maintaining a focus on student engagement and community involvement, the school plays a central role in the town’s educational infrastructure. Its mission generally centers on creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential, ensuring they are well-prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond within the district.
294
Total Students
24.3
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
63.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    186 (63.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    104 (35.4 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.3 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    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: WEST POINT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (402)372-5507
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 140
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 46

* 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 90
Kindergarten 45
Grade 1 37
Grade 2 45
Grade 3 42
Grade 4 35
Gender Ratio