YORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

YORK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1501 WASHINGTON AVE
YORK, NE 68467
594 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
York Elementary School, located at 1501 Washington Avenue in York, Nebraska, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community. As part of the York Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The school focuses on building a strong foundational curriculum for its students, preparing them for the transition to middle school while emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science.

Beyond the classroom, York Elementary is known for being an integral part of the small-town fabric of York, maintaining a strong connection with families and the surrounding neighborhood. The school typically emphasizes a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, encouraging student participation in various extracurricular activities and community-focused initiatives. By prioritizing both student achievement and character development, York Elementary aims to nurture well-rounded learners who are equipped with the skills necessary for long-term success.
594
Total Students
41.7
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    459 (77.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    83 (14.0 %)
  • Two or More
    31 (5.2 %)
  • Black
    11 (1.9 %)
  • American Indian
    6 (1.0 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
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: YORK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (402)362-6655
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 594
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 241
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 64

* 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 114
Grade 1 89
Grade 2 97
Grade 3 110
Grade 4 92
Grade 5 92
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
MC COOL JUNCTION ELEM SCHOOL
MC COOL JUNCTION PUBLIC SCHS
Charter School 120 Students
209 SOUTH GRAGAN AVE
MCCOOL JUNCTION, NE 68401 (9.3 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th