WOOD RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
230 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Wood River Elementary School, located at 1003 Lilly St in Wood River, Nebraska, serves as the primary academic foundation for students in the local community. As a vital component of the Wood River Rural School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both core academic development and social-emotional growth. By catering to early childhood and elementary-aged children, the institution focuses on preparing students for future success through a curriculum designed to build essential literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills.
Beyond its academic offerings, Wood River Elementary acts as a central hub for the small community, often prioritizing small class sizes and a close-knit atmosphere that allows educators to provide personalized attention to each student. The school maintains a commitment to creating a safe and inclusive space where students are encouraged to engage in extracurricular activities and build meaningful relationships with their peers. Through its location in the heart of Wood River, the school plays a crucial role in shaping the foundational years of the town's youth, ensuring they are well-prepared for their transition to the middle and high school levels.
Beyond its academic offerings, Wood River Elementary acts as a central hub for the small community, often prioritizing small class sizes and a close-knit atmosphere that allows educators to provide personalized attention to each student. The school maintains a commitment to creating a safe and inclusive space where students are encouraged to engage in extracurricular activities and build meaningful relationships with their peers. Through its location in the heart of Wood River, the school plays a crucial role in shaping the foundational years of the town's youth, ensuring they are well-prepared for their transition to the middle and high school levels.
230
Total Students
22.8
Full-Time Teachers
10.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 170 |
| Hispanic | 52 |
| Black | 5 |
| Two or More | 2 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White170 (73.9 %)
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Hispanic52 (22.6 %)
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Black5 (2.2 %)
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Two or More2 (0.9 %)
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American Indian1 (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: | WOOD RIVER RURAL SCHOOLS |
| Phone: | (308)583-2525 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 230 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 22.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 57 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 35 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
44
Kindergarten
35
Grade 1
29
Grade 2
36
Grade 3
26
Grade 4
27
Grade 5
33
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 44 |
| Kindergarten | 35 |
| Grade 1 | 29 |
| Grade 2 | 36 |
| Grade 3 | 26 |
| Grade 4 | 27 |
| Grade 5 | 33 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 122 | 53% |
| Male | 108 | 47% |
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